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as in facade
a deceptively attractive external appearance
the veneer of civility that the neighbors had maintained over the years disappeared with the filing of the first lawsuit
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
the top and sides of the desk are overlaid with cherry veneers, while the interior wood is white pine
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as in to coat
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Recent Examples of veneer
Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
Yet beneath this veneer lies a risk that few acknowledge: the consistent erosion of purchasing power through monetary expansion.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
And if Psyche does have a rocky mantle, ferrovolcanic seeps could have veneered it with metal from the asteroid’s core.
—Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 18 Sep. 2019
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Noun
Brass is used as an accent material on the exterior, and the artfully simplistic cabin uses both brass and fine, lightweight veneers of travertine stone: both might also make it to production.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
Yet beneath this veneer lies a risk that few acknowledge: the consistent erosion of purchasing power through monetary expansion.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Your table is almost certainly veneered, meaning that the top has a thin layer of beautiful wood glued to a base material, which could be plywood or particleboard.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
And if Psyche does have a rocky mantle, ferrovolcanic seeps could have veneered it with metal from the asteroid’s core.
—Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 18 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneer
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Advertisement The imposing concrete structure, known as the Lower Busch Tank, shows signs of age, with a latticework of cracks across its facade and splintered wood ringing its upper rim.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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An architectural landmark, the hotel’s facade has been meticulously restored to its original splendour, recovering the colours, ornamental details and original structures of the hotel as it was originally inaugurated in 1912.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Lee’s role as the female lead’s bodyguard catapulted him to national heartthrob status; his popularity was so great that fans would regularly leave messages all over the exterior of his apartment, and traffic would be stalled across four lanes ahead of one of his fan meetings.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The exterior of the hospital was filmed at Faith Community Hospital in Jacksboro, Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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Choose plain raisins: Raisins coated in chocolate, yogurt, or other flavorings contain significantly more calories and sugar than plain raisins.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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As Southern California continues to grapple with devastating wildfires, remnants of a massive winter storm will coat regions across the Mid-Atlantic with more snow before exiting Saturday morning.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Use the floor brush for stairs, the crevice tool for windowsills and couch cushions, and the dusting brush for dusty surfaces.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Niacinamide serum to control oil production and reduce pores and redness Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to help exfoliate the surface layer of dry skin Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) to treat oily and acne-prone skin and penetrate deeper into pores.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Red and brown cliffs, varnished by thousands of years of high-desert weather, towered on either side of me.—
Derek M. Norman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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Under the apartment’s roof, for example, cellulose insulation boards were left exposed, and then varnished, without being concealed behind drywall.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2024
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Trump has vowed to unleash American energy production to finish off inflation and declared a state of emergency to do so but there are questions on whether U.S. companies will actually be incentivized to drill more with the cost of oil being low.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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Previously seen in Netflix’s Seven Seconds and Apple TV+’s Truth Be Told, Lyons is finishing Howard Gordon’s upcoming Netflix limited series The Beast In Me with Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The stunning piece is carefully constructed with a heavy-gauge steel underbody and glossy enamel glaze for ultimate durability.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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The partnership resulted in a limited run of gifting objects including ceramic decorative cases and jewelry holders glazed in the brand’s signature blue.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ellis faced a true test of his veracity as a starter when the Kings visited Boston last week.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Boulder is a hub for innovative technology companies, home to the state's flagship university and a microcosm of challenges facing the state.—
John Frank,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Veneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneer. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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