veneer of

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Used to specify the nature of the superficial quality (e.g., a veneer of respectability).

veneerNOUN + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He concealed his darker side behind a veneer of respectability.
  • The company presented a veneer of success despite its financial woes.
  • Beneath her calm veneer of composure, she was incredibly anxious.
  • His polite veneer of friendliness quickly dissolved under pressure.
  • The politician maintained a veneer of integrity throughout the scandal.
  • They tried to put a veneer of sophistication on their simple lifestyle.
  • The harsh reality began to crack the veneer of optimism.
  • She managed to maintain a veneer of professionalism during the difficult meeting.
  • The new decor gave the old building a fresh veneer of modernity.
  • His aggressive behavior was merely a veneer of strength, hiding deep insecurity.