veins

noun

plural of vein
as in manners
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words the author goes on in that sarcastic vein for pages

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Recent Examples of veins Honor and dedication to clients and community flows in their veins as well. — Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 Part of the reproach stemmed from an over-reliance on cartoonish CGI effects, including a suit with pulsing green veins and an awkward digital mask. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2026 Avoid tight waistbands and ankle bands, which can put pressure on veins. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026 Right in the middle of cheering, reveling masses was MARTA — a connective system of veins that efficiently moved the happy throngs. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026 His post-practice shower was doing very little to slow down the blood still vaulting through his veins. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 30 July 2026 At the hospital, Goldsmith underwent a life-saving procedure tying bands around his veins. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Because shark teeth can easily tear through major arteries, veins and tendons, uncontrolled blood loss is the biggest immediate threat. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Rich silver veins had been discovered in 1879, igniting a 14-year mining boom. — John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
  1. manners
  2. tones
  3. modes
  4. styles
Noun
  • Beneath Lamb’s unkempt appearance, crude manners, noxious flatulence, and stinging remarks lies one of the sharpest minds in MI5 and a man fiercely protective of his brood of misfits.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • From being able to host an impeccable event at a moment’s notice to showing graciousness in every circumstance to having an impressively clean and organized home, manners and poise come to mind.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of manners
Noun
  • An antique bench draws out the tones of the original wood floor, and the armchair is slipcovered in linen.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But that blend of raucous laughs (OK, well, some raucous laughs, some mere attempts at them) and real world concerns makes for an uneasy watch, ping-ponging between moods and tones in unpredictable ways.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tones
Noun
  • In all four cases, the use of new media sparked impressive new aesthetic modes.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Electronic rider aids include Bosch cornering ABS, 3-stage traction control, five riding modes, a 6-axis IMU, a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control, and TPMS.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of modes
Noun
  • Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Through her film that moves fluidly between re-enactments and verite documentary styles, Duong crafts an emotionally-wrenching story of family division that leads to peace and healing for a father who left behind siblings in Vietnam.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of styles

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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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