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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
Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers at Austria's Graz University of Technology explored this wild idea while thinking about ways to prevent layers of wood veneers from peeling off each other when they were forced apart with regular use.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Some of us had meticulous regimens (involving facials, veneers, and multiple hair and makeup trials) while others went with the flow (booking a hair appointment the day of).
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Trop also recommends skipping any cabinet refacing that uses stick-on veneers or DIY covers.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Gongora, who had over 400,000 followers across multiple Instagram accounts, was known for her extensive cosmetic procedures — including nose jobs, buccal fat removal, brow lifts, butt and breast implants and veneers — as well as her tattoos, which covered her face and body.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
While the clinic is widely associated with aesthetic work such as veneers, smile design, and Hollywood Smile makeovers, its service range extends from basic oral care to complex rehabilitations involving implants and full-arch restorations.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Well, somebody has to make the veneers.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Noun
Perhaps predictably, one of her favorite pieces in the line is a gracefully curved dressing table in walnut and birch veneers.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers at Austria's Graz University of Technology explored this wild idea while thinking about ways to prevent layers of wood veneers from peeling off each other when they were forced apart with regular use.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Some of us had meticulous regimens (involving facials, veneers, and multiple hair and makeup trials) while others went with the flow (booking a hair appointment the day of).
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Trop also recommends skipping any cabinet refacing that uses stick-on veneers or DIY covers.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Gongora, who had over 400,000 followers across multiple Instagram accounts, was known for her extensive cosmetic procedures — including nose jobs, buccal fat removal, brow lifts, butt and breast implants and veneers — as well as her tattoos, which covered her face and body.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
While the clinic is widely associated with aesthetic work such as veneers, smile design, and Hollywood Smile makeovers, its service range extends from basic oral care to complex rehabilitations involving implants and full-arch restorations.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Well, somebody has to make the veneers.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneers
Noun
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Like the ongoing Destination Crenshaw initiative, Destination Market Street aims to renovate business facades and add more parking, outdoor seating, pedestrian lighting and enhanced landscaping.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The land recreates Arendelle around a lagoon, its timber buildings painted in muted Scandinavian pastels, facades adorned with rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian decorative art.—
Thomas Adamson,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Car fans and potential buyers can spend hours appreciating exteriors and experiencing interiors of new vehicles.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those shallow sides let hot air from the oven circulate and crisp the ingredients’ exteriors.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, as mattresses age and their materials break down, uneven sleeping surfaces and poor support can force your body into unnatural positions, often leading to stiff, sore or achy joints in the morning.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, many people have shifted their flooring preferences to harder surfaces, like wood, tile, and stone.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Design grows dense forests of carbon nanotubes The design grows dense forests of carbon nanotubes directly onto copper foil and coats them with a thin layer of silicon, creating a flexible, conductive scaffold that can absorb expansion while maintaining performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Add the mixture to the remaining milk in the pan and cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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If the top prospect accrues a full year of service-time and wins Rookie of the Year or finishes top three in MVP/Cy Young voting, the team gets an extra draft pick at the end of the first round.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The next morning at dawn the priest holds a mass for the villagers, but the police come hunting for him, arriving just as the mass finishes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now that Sacramento County’s fiscal adviser has canceled the Sacramento City Unified School District board’s contract with a consulting firm, the district faces its budget crisis with fewer options and a ticking clock.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Veneers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneers. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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