How to Use veining in a Sentence

veining

noun
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  • One side is a deep teal green 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 other is a black marble print with white and gold veining.
    — Brigitt Earley, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • The patterns were subtle, with fine veining, dots and stripes.
    — Jakob Vinther, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2017
  • The quartz countertops are a soft white with tonal veining.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 5 Oct. 2019
  • 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
  • The floor-to-ceiling cabinets match the clean lines of the veining in the countertops and island.
    — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Deep maroon veining in the fireplace stone plays off the tones of natural wood.
    — Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2022
  • 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
  • One of the best ways to appreciate the uniqueness of the stone is to have a large expanse of it to enjoy the beautiful veining.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • White counters with gray veining will make up the kitchen countersplash.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Deep green leaves with heavy veining provide a moody backdrop for these stunning blooms.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Pared down fixtures in polished nickel add shine but keeps the focus on the artful veining.
    — Marni Katz, House Beautiful, 17 Feb. 2021
  • Green marble with rust veining tops the bar and leather panels punctuate its front.
    — Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 21 Oct. 2022
  • What no one would have guessed at the time was that a marble shot through with wine-red veining would dethrone white marbles so handily in the 2020s.
    — Elizabeth Sweet, WSJ, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The new space is much larger and can accommodate the massive, 12-foot island that’s topped with white quartz with thick, gold veining.
    — Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, 30 Oct. 2020
  • 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 rich purple veining makes for a unique and modern yet calming impression.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 25 July 2022
  • Spray paint with a metallic finish and add veining using metallic puffy paint.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Each coaster is unique because of the stunning, natural veining that runs through them.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Each coaster is unique because of the stunning, natural veining that runs through them.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
  • It’s known for its dramatic purple-tinged veining on a white background.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Made of 100% spider green marble, each piece features unique patterns of veining.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Gleaming white marble with silver and gold veining sweeps through the public spaces.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Minerva: Flowers are rich red with a white star center, kiwi green throat and red veining.
    — Karen Dardick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2019
  • To tie in those vibrant hues, Hayslett chose a two-toned paint palette for the cabinetry, which matches the veining in the Carrara marble countertops.
    — Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Vagli, an Italian stone with rich veining, which serves as the centerpiece of the kitchen, both in a range surround and custom hood as well as on a center island (more on that later!).
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 28 July 2020

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