veiled

Example Sentences

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Revealed in a shallow, veiled space, where light streams in gently at left, the figure’s soft handling is markedly different from the meticulously painted basket of fruit he offers to the viewer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

It may be tempting to say what you’ll do if you don’t get results, with veiled threats of one kind or another, but consumer experts suggest it’s best not to go too far.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered veiled backing for Alberta's independence last week.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The Met Police Federation, which represents officers up to chief inspector rank, called the proposals "a thinly veiled threat".

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

He pointed to a spot veiled from the path by only a thin fringe of swaying rushes.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw