veneers 1 of 2

plural of veneer
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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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veneers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of veneer

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Noun
  • Also inspiring were examples of cutting-edge architecture with zero boundary facades blurring the line between indoors and out.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Signs of destruction are clearly visible throughout its streets – shrapnel holes in facades, damage caused by falling debris, destruction caused by direct hits by rockets.
    Ivana Kottasová and Zeena Saifi, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Angular exteriors; an abundance of steel, glass, and concrete; and a lack of ornamental details—these key characteristics can be found in beautiful modernist buildings all around the world.
    Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
  • From black paneling to dark blue siding, these bold exteriors attract both aesthetic attention and heat from the sun.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The book finishes up with game mehcanics for some of the famous residents of Night Vale that can be used as allies, rivals or enemies in the stories told by the game.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The entire tour began in Santiago de Compostela, Spain this May and finishes May 30th 2025 in Mumbai.
    Eric Fuller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The contemporary world faces challenges such as climate change, economic inequality and technological disruptions that require a more comprehensive and integrated diplomatic approach.
    Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Former Ultimate Fighter finalist Austin Hubbard faces another desperate veteran in Alexander Hernandez.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Veneers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneers. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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