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as in facades
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 exteriors
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 veneers
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The intimate, high-design interior is replete with a royal scepter–like shifter, rich wood veneers, and unblemished hides sourced from Scandinavian bulls.
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Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Old furniture often features solid wood construction and quality joinery, while many newer pieces rely on veneers or particleboard, Pearce says.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Pfeiffer went to town with hair extensions, loud makeup, and snap-on veneers.
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Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
It is made of solid oak wood and veneers and is finished in a Tawny Oak color.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Common procedures in Turkey include hair transplants, rhinoplasty, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, body contouring, Botox, dermal fillers, mesotherapy and skin tightening treatments such as Thermage.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
According to Healthline, veneers typically last around 10 to 15 years when maintained well.
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K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
This method generates penetration pressures roughly 30 times greater than previous seed-carrying systems that relied on rainfall to expand wood veneers.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Upgrading the grid with wood veneers.
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Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The intimate, high-design interior is replete with a royal scepter–like shifter, rich wood veneers, and unblemished hides sourced from Scandinavian bulls.
—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 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
Pfeiffer went to town with hair extensions, loud makeup, and snap-on veneers.
—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
It is made of solid oak wood and veneers and is finished in a Tawny Oak color.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Common procedures in Turkey include hair transplants, rhinoplasty, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, body contouring, Botox, dermal fillers, mesotherapy and skin tightening treatments such as Thermage.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
According to Healthline, veneers typically last around 10 to 15 years when maintained well.
—
K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
This method generates penetration pressures roughly 30 times greater than previous seed-carrying systems that relied on rainfall to expand wood veneers.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneers
Noun
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The resulting films were projected on building facades around the community.
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Video on Venezuelan state television showed buildings missing facades, tilted on their foundations.
Noun
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Logos plastered on the truck’s exteriors advertise its affiliation with Freedom 250, which the White House created last year to organize patriotic activities for the anniversary.
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According to home exteriors expert Dan Staupe, the practice is a major waste of energy.
Verb
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Mold still coats the walls along with holes in the ceiling.
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The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
Noun
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If a sensitive topic surfaces, state your needs and invite theirs while keeping the tone steady and respectful.
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Paul walks the cavern’s polished concrete floor, absorbs its hum, grazes its plastic surfaces with his fingertips.
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This ensures everything finishes cooking evenly inside the packets.
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The stage finishes on the Plateau de Solaison, where Del Toro sealed the Tour Auvergne Rhône-Alpes last month.
Verb
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On Monday, McFarlane and two friends were outside the fencing, leaning against the metal barriers in front of the Department of Agriculture, which faces the National Mall.
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Look at the racial hostility that Caitlin Clark faces from Black players and media members on a nightly basis.
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“Veneers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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