How to Use veining in a Sentence

veining

noun
  • Think of white kitchens, stripes, or a marble with just the right amount of veining.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The other is a black marble print with white and gold veining.
    — Brigitt Earley, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Gold-tone fixtures and hardware echo the warm veining in the tile.
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 16 Apr. 2022
  • The patterns were subtle, with fine veining, dots and stripes.
    — Jakob Vinther, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2017
  • Go with a subtle pattern and low veining for a longer-lasting look.
    — Lindsey M. Roberts Special To The Washington Post, Star Tribune, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Deep green leaves with heavy veining provide a moody backdrop for these stunning blooms.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 27 Oct. 2022
  • White counters with gray veining will make up the kitchen countersplash.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Broadleaf weeds, such as henbit and chickweed, have wide leaves and netted veining.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • To create the look of veining, dip a feather in equal parts white paint and water and drag it across the wall.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Azul Aran granite, a swirly blue stone with pale gray veining, was the starting point for the kitchen.
    — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2019
  • Deep maroon veining in the fireplace stone plays off the tones of natural wood.
    — Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2022
  • Green marble with rust veining tops the bar and leather panels punctuate its front.
    — Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Root rot and chlorosis, a yellow veining of the leaves, can occur with too much water.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Spray paint with a metallic finish and add veining using metallic puffy paint.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Spray paint with a metallic finish and add veining using metallic puffy paint.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Sticking to sleek counters made of white quartz, with slight gray veining, is one way to let all the scene-stealers shine.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • László doesn’t have an easy answer, but rather one that branches out like the veining in a fine slab of marble.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024
  • The native of Peru grows massive leaves up to 3 feet long with veining that seems to glow.
    — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Pared down fixtures in polished nickel add shine but keeps the focus on the artful veining.
    — Marni Katz, House Beautiful, 17 Feb. 2021
  • No slab of marble is the same, so any contrast veining or lines is completely unique to your table.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The black kitchen island complements the veining in the marble and the beams on the ceiling.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The rich purple veining makes for a unique and modern yet calming impression.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 25 July 2022
  • Each coaster is unique because of the stunning, natural veining that runs through them.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Each coaster is unique because of the stunning, natural veining that runs through them.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Gleaming white marble with silver and gold veining sweeps through the public spaces.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Once dry, use a white paint pen to outline the leaves and add veining and other decorative details.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 21 June 2023
  • The floor-to-ceiling cabinets match the clean lines of the veining in the countertops and island.
    — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Some pieces had threads on the surface, but some had the threads deeply embedded in the body to produce veining that could not be broken off.
    — Tribune News Service, al, 7 June 2022
  • Orlok is in a state of decay with intricate veining and coloring.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Made of 100% spider green marble, each piece features unique patterns of veining.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2021

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