veneers 1 of 2

noun

plural of veneer
1
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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2
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
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 It is made of solid oak wood and veneers and is finished in a Tawny Oak color. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 According to Healthline, veneers typically last around 10 to 15 years when maintained well. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 The intimate, high-design interior is replete with a royal scepter–like shifter, rich wood veneers, and unblemished hides sourced from Scandinavian bulls. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 Old furniture often features solid wood construction and quality joinery, while many newer pieces rely on veneers or particleboard, Pearce says. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 In addition to losing 30 pounds and getting veneers, the reality TV star also got a hair transplant and chronicled his journey on TikTok. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Common procedures in Turkey include hair transplants, rhinoplasty, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, body contouring, Botox, dermal fillers, mesotherapy and skin tightening treatments such as Thermage. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veneers
  1. facades
  2. exteriors
  3. coats
  4. surfaces
  5. finishes
  6. faces
Noun
  • Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
    — Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • But while Duval Street’s colorful facades and lively restaurants attract the crowds, the best seat in town is arguably offshore.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of facades
Noun
  • Save big and add a sophisticated touch to your home’s exteriors with up to 30% off during Design Within Reach’s Fourth of July sale.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
  • The exteriors of the nuptials were really filmed on location in England, and the major moment is still considered one of the most expensive soap opera ceremonies ever.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Definition of exteriors
Verb
  • Mold still coats the walls along with holes in the ceiling.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
Definition of coats
Noun
  • If a sensitive topic surfaces, state your needs and invite theirs while keeping the tone steady and respectful.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • Paul walks the cavern’s polished concrete floor, absorbs its hum, grazes its plastic surfaces with his fingertips.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of surfaces
Verb
  • This ensures everything finishes cooking evenly inside the packets.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The stage finishes on the Plateau de Solaison, where Del Toro sealed the Tour Auvergne Rhône-Alpes last month.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of finishes
Verb
  • On Monday, McFarlane and two friends were outside the fencing, leaning against the metal barriers in front of the Department of Agriculture, which faces the National Mall.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Look at the racial hostility that Caitlin Clark faces from Black players and media members on a nightly basis.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of faces

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