vein

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 Then, use the tip of the shears to pull the vein out. Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 4 July 2025 For both Jongkind and Van Leeuwen, one of the players who best exemplified these eight principles was Abdelhak Nouri, a late developer with creativity running through his veins. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025 In the vein of 311 and Sublime, Dirty Heads holds its own in the rap-reggae genre. jsonline.com, 5 July 2025 In a similar vein to Bangladesh’s yarn import ban, India’s actions are designed to bolster its domestic jute industry, which the country claims has been hampered by competition from duty-free Bangladeshi jute that enters its borders. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for vein
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Noun
  • Southerners are notorious for being bad at saying goodbye, thanks to our dedication to manners.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
  • Tether, the other juggernaut of the crypto-native stablecoin world, has been diversifying investments and operations in a significant manner.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Offer a Gesture of Goodwill When your new boss is officially hired or promoted, use your first meeting as an opportunity to set a positive tone.
    Melody Wilding, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The new sanctions threat marks a shift in tone as Russia intensifies its attacks and peace talks stall.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • At least a tease, with 22 points, mostly in attack mode.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
  • This helps explain why many people in fawn mode lose touch with their own needs and feelings.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Per our testers, this shoe excels in both comfort and style.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 26 July 2025
  • Note: Submissions have been edited for clarity and style.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2025

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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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