VENEERS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

veneers 1 of 2

noun

plural of veneer

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

as in varnishes

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Recent Examples of veneers

Noun

Healthy teeth are ground down to nubs to make room for veneers. — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026 Daley also warns buyers to look out for furniture with veneers which often peel or chip off and can’t be repaired. — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 The space is done up in Crème Light leather with Moccasin and Tan detailing, along with Ash Burr and Silver Birch veneers. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 The Dancing with the Stars pro underwent a cosmetic procedure to enhance his smile with veneers and shared all the details about the transformation on social media. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Full Smile Makeover Antalya has become one of the busiest destinations for smile makeovers, combining cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges and dental implants. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Nguyen founded Vintage Modern, formerly known as Vintage Broncos, to wrap classic car veneers around the latest vehicle undercarriages. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 Upgrading the grid with wood veneers. — Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Pfeiffer went to town with hair extensions, loud makeup, and snap-on veneers. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneers

Noun

These boutiques offer distinct expressions of each house, while their facades contribute to a streetscape with an individual character.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
More than 70,000 police officers fanned out in Paris and other cities while stores boarded up their facades after last week’s riots.

— Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of facades

Noun

Since completing her project, the building, whose exteriors were landmarked, has been redeveloped into residential units, with the only hint of its past the remaining rooftop sign.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Pemberley exteriors and grounds scenes were filmed at Lyme Park, an estate in the Peak District south of Manchester.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of exteriors

Verb

Adding the butter before the warm milk and cream coats the potato starches in fat, helping the mash stay smooth and creamy even after refrigeration.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of coats

Noun

Employees are using a chlorine solution with chemical cleaners to sanitize food contact surfaces while dish machine is inoperable.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Chalking, per university rules that dictate when, where and how students can protest, is not allowed on walls and vertical surfaces.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of surfaces

Verb

Once the process finishes, the malware re-enables the Store, reducing the chances that the phone owner will notice anything unusual.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Cooper does remain under investigation by the NFL as well, and he could be suspended once the league finishes its review.

— Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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