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as in facade
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 exterior
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 veneer
Noun
Selected real wood veneers are used and Audiovector also offers custom finishes, hand-painted in Denmark. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 An interesting twist is the cabinet finish itself; instead of a more traditional wood veneer or lacquer finish, Focal designers have opted for a gray felt surface that lends itself to contemporary environments featuring soft, natural materials. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
Your table is almost certainly veneered, meaning that the top has a thin layer of beautiful wood glued to a base material, which could be plywood or particleboard. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023 And if Psyche does have a rocky mantle, ferrovolcanic seeps could have veneered it with metal from the asteroid’s core. Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 18 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for veneer 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneer
Noun
  • The symbols showed images of fringed textiles and vessels being carried in nets, many of which are moving toward building facades.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The concept of the new boutique is defined by a bright facade bathed in backlight, with crisscrossing lines creating green triangular shapes that echo the brand’s classic logo.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • With a studded hardware exterior, satin lining, tasseled drawstring closure, and priced at only $125, this clutch purse exudes glitz and glam.
    Emma Sandler, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The film crew spent two months location scouting to find both the right exterior for the radio station and the best hallways, which proved difficult given how modern many of Czech Republic’s streets look today.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Its super-soft face fabric has kept me cozy on many chilly morning dog walks, and the fact that it’s coated with a non-fluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) is just gravy.
    Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The new speaker’s high-frequency unit shares similarities with the one used in the £5,000-per-pair Dovedale speakers, with a 25mm dome made with a fine fabric weave coated in a special damping material.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Fine layers of latex were then sprayed onto the surfaces and removed a few days later, taking dirt away with them from the stones’ pores, nooks and crevices.
    Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
  • In 2024, many of them have battery power strong enough to run up to an hour uninterrupted and have suction capable of cleaning any room and any surface, without the inconvenience of a cord.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The common sources of lead exposure, according to the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department, include paint and varnish in homes built before 1978, some soil and tap water exposure, clay pots, spices, toys, makeup, jewelry and ammunition.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
  • The floors squeak and haven’t been varnished in decades.
    Alexander J. Motyl, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2016
Verb
  • The Demons finished 7-4 in their first season back in 4A. Next week: Heritage at Pueblo West, TBA Want more sports news?
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Relatively few young people have the grit and determination to finish a 2,200-mile, 900,000-vertical-foot hike like the Appalachian Trail.
    Mary Beth “Mouse” Skylis, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • If the dish is glazed (completely smooth and glossy), it can be put in the dishwasher on a gentle cycle.
    Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The formal dining set, which contains plates, bowls, cups, and coffee and tea pots, is glazed in a soft off-white color that keeps the emphasis on the gently curved forms.
    Anna Hezel, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • After being hit with some of the coldest temperatures on record, Central Texans will now face rainfall throughout the week.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Next week, the celebrities and their partners will face each other in the fight for the Mirrorball trophy.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024

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“Veneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneer. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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