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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
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
Dental specialists are now doing canine braces and porcelain veneers.
—Jane Stern, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Clients can also tell a personal story through custom marquetry and inlaid veneers, incorporating a family crest or a signature motif.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Whitening strips also do not work on crowns, fillings, veneers, implants, and other similar products.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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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.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneers
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So, try the spread at Trinquet, a cozy restaurant in the Old Town, the historic center where some facades date back to the medieval period.—
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Improvements could include fixes to building facades, sidewalks, lighting or murals in Dallas City Council District 7.—
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Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.—
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That extended to the night exteriors, which were shot day-for-night in a manner that mirrored the lead character’s confusion.—
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
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The latter can be more sensitive to movement and are best suited for shiny surfaces such as glass tables.—
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The onions should fall apart, creating a thick, rich sauce that coats the meat.—
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Further experiments revealed that the extracellular vesicles stopped senescence by using the extracellular matrix protein fibronectin, which coats their surfaces and then causes a release of enzymes that block the effects of oxidative stress which unleash senescence.—
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The sheer finishes help soften the boldness of the red and make the white appear airy instead of stark.—
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When the promotional whirlwind finishes, what’s next for Hadi?—
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The Charlotte region faces a harsh night on Thursday, including dangerous wind chills, according to the National Weather Service.—
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Savage was arrested and now faces one charge of child abuse.—
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“Veneers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veneers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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