veined

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Many scenes play out in candlelight and leaping shadows, with Marius Panduru’s camera crawling close to seamed faces and veined forearms.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2024

In the 1970s, geologists confirmed what a local bush pilot long suspected: The red-stained creeks that veined the tundra hinted at a massive mineral deposit.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

Inspiration was often derived from nature and the designs frequently featured a central circle and recurring themes like veined leaves or hearts.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2022

But the best part is when the densely packed spires begin unfurling small, lipped blooms in shades of yellow, cream and orange delicately veined in maroon.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2021

I stare at our hands, at my slim fingers entwined in his larger ones, at the veined muscles of his forearm, the slight bones of my wrist, the warmth of our skin meeting.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir