as in manner
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 vein
In that same vein, conflict between Zionist settlers and Palestinians has existed from the outset.
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Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
The wires are connected through a vein under the collarbone that leads into the heart and plug it into the battery that is sitting in the chest.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
As the debut title for independent Chinese developer Pollard Studio, Karma: The Dark World is the latest in a long line of non-combat, slow-paced, first-person thriller games in the vein of Still Wakes the Deep.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The Associated Press reported that the hollow-point bullet damaged Selena's right shoulder, lung veins and a major artery in her collarbone.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
The wires are connected through a vein under the collarbone that leads into the heart and plug it into the battery that is sitting in the chest.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
As the debut title for independent Chinese developer Pollard Studio, Karma: The Dark World is the latest in a long line of non-combat, slow-paced, first-person thriller games in the vein of Still Wakes the Deep.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The Associated Press reported that the hollow-point bullet damaged Selena's right shoulder, lung veins and a major artery in her collarbone.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
Noun
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Only a few of the artists attempt to perform the songs in the uniquely laidback manner in which Velvet originally did them.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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The fight essentially played out in that manner.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, flowering branches are embroidered on pale sheer chiffon tunics in watery pastel tones.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, reformist newspapers struck a more optimistic tone.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Hornets are officially in planning and evaluation mode now.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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The White Sox were already in defensive mode after another awful start to the season.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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How could this happen to such a visceral, joyous style of music?—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Use heat protectant Your hair is going to be subjected to so much more heat to create those smoother, lasting styles, so using a heat protectant is an absolute must.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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