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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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Recent Examples of veneer
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Old furniture often features solid wood construction and quality joinery, while many newer pieces rely on veneers or particleboard, Pearce says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
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
Then, Chan-wook tosses in a twist, and then another, and the film’s handsome veneer is removed to unveil the wickedly sinister tones lurking beneath.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Old furniture often features solid wood construction and quality joinery, while many newer pieces rely on veneers or particleboard, Pearce says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
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
Noun
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The most important stories of Jesus’ life, the Nativity and Passion, are etched into the basilica’s east and west facades.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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The ceremony also marks the contribution of the generations of artisans whose work is at last fully visible as the final cranes and scaffolding are peeled from the basilica’s exterior.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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The resulting pastry, exemplified by rum-and-vanilla scented versions sold at Bordeaux pastry shop Baillardran, has a custard-like texture and mahogany exterior.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Over time, however, they can get coated in pesky grime and dust that restricts airflow and makes things look dingy.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Regions like Brittany and Bordeaux have their own distinctive baking traditions, with buttery treats that come shaped like bicycle wheels or coated in beeswax.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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And on Tuesday, the gap was even wider, and the entire surface was beginning to droop toward the ocean.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.—
Sarah Linn
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bringing a top-tier women’s sports event to the country and having its citizens watch women compete represented an opportunity to varnish its human-rights record, which has been criticized by several organizations regarding its treatment of women.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The offense finished 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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His home run tied the score at three apiece, and Tucker wasn’t finished.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Their eyes might glaze over, or fixate on some small detail that can be pocketed for future interpolation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The batter comes together fast, and there’s no icing or glaze to fuss over—just a quick sift of powdered sugar.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 May 2026
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Stellar Texas lefty Dylan Volantis Georgia takes on Texas Saturday night in a College World Series game in Omaha, with the winner advancing to face either Oklahoma or Alabama on Monday.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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Paraguay will face Turkey on June 19 in Santa Clara, California.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Veneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneer. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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