veiled

Example Sentences

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Contra all the stifled yawns and thinly veiled condescension, the contest — now in its final stretch — is the most compelling California gubernatorial campaign in decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The character, played by Meryl Streep, was a thinly veiled sendup of legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

But for every poorly aged joke, there’s a gag or a bit of veiled social commentary that’s surprisingly progressive for its time.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Some viewers see it as a thinly veiled endorsement of the policy - hailed in the film as a crippling masterstroke to weed out fake currency from Pakistan.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Her face was veiled, and I never got close enough for a good look.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin