veneer
Example Sentences
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Jolie’s work is bold, and almost imperceptibly so, quietly channeling a part of herself that is entirely removed from the veneer of fame and celebrity.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026
They didn’t do that because they wanted to have the trappings and the veneer of making it look as if it were a real federal case.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
There’s still a lot on the docket for tomorrow—and a lot of potential tripwires that could shake the veneer of stability that both countries are trying hard to project.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The shingles of cucumber add texture and a veneer of virtue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
In a way, she still was, but behind that veneer, Koffi caught a glimpse of something else, something older and far cooler.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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