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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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The city Department of Buildings has a stop work order on the apartment building following a 2019 violation in which debris was found falling from the facade, according to city records.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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But after that, sure enough, fun highlights, including the tippy top of the loop and superfast glimpse of Universal CityWalk, the busting through the New York facade, surfing above the queue and doubling back dramatically to the loading station.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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Keeping it uncovered helps achieve a nice exterior.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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The brand is also readying high-end wired home security cameras designed to cover your home’s exterior.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 6 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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Gardeners should avoid applying surface soil amendments immediately before heavy rainfall.Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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Simple surface cleaning, like vacuuming, dusting, and mopping, can reduce exposure and limit risk.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 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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The Red Wings also had three different lines score an even-strength goal Sunday, with the big highlight being Kane’s tally to finish a remarkable play set up by Andrew Copp and Erik Gustafsson. Were the Red Wings perfect Sunday?Max Bultman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls were plagued by injuries, mainly to Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine, and never finished better than sixth in the Eastern Conference with DeRozan in tow.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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Use it to glaze ham, turkey, or even drizzle it over roasted root vegetables for a wow factor.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Of course, tiles can be glazed in almost any color, opening up many other opportunities.Tim McKeough, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, many Chinese banks have tightened their restrictions on payments from Russia for fear of facing secondary sanctions.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Bondi has also faced scrutiny for her previous lobbying work with Ballard Partners, including for clients such as Republic Services, Amazon and Uber, which have been in the crosshairs of the Justice Department.Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Veneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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