as in manners
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the author goes on in that sarcastic vein for pages
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Recent Examples of veins
Adrenaline navigated open veins.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The condition occurs when valves in certain veins do not function properly, causing blood to pool.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
There's another one called candidum, which is white with green veins.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Dark or too strong nail polishes can sometimes highlight blemishes, veins, or expression lines.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Alive and Well There is mold in Hyde’s veins.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Voter fraud conspiracies are like methamphetamine running through MAGA veins, stirring up equal parts passion and paranoia.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Claire’s veins begin to pulsate.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
In the morning, after a hike through the village’s veins and up a rocky promontory topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary, the Belvedere della Madonnina astounds us with views onto the steep hills and Cala Feola—the island’s second, smaller port and Ponza’s only sandy beach.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The condition occurs when valves in certain veins do not function properly, causing blood to pool.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
There's another one called candidum, which is white with green veins.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Dark or too strong nail polishes can sometimes highlight blemishes, veins, or expression lines.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Alive and Well There is mold in Hyde’s veins.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Voter fraud conspiracies are like methamphetamine running through MAGA veins, stirring up equal parts passion and paranoia.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Claire’s veins begin to pulsate.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
In the morning, after a hike through the village’s veins and up a rocky promontory topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary, the Belvedere della Madonnina astounds us with views onto the steep hills and Cala Feola—the island’s second, smaller port and Ponza’s only sandy beach.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
Noun
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah is a friendly, affectionate and respectful teen who is known for his polite manners and eagerness to help others.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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For years, buyers leaned toward neutral tones because they were seen as safer investments.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Liberty 5 is the first Soundcore model to integrate Dolby Audio, offering specialized immersive modes for music, movies, and podcasts.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s the period during which Hollywood’s monolithic studio system broke up, as a result of a 1948 antitrust decree and of commercial pressures that included the growing popularity of television and a shift toward suburban life styles.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Underwood has learned to gel personalities and playing styles with the best of them.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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