Synonyms of veneers

veneers 1 of 2

noun

plural of veneer

1

as in facades

a deceptively attractive external appearance

the veneer of civility that the neighbors had maintained over the years disappeared with the filing of the first lawsuit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facades
• glosses
• window dressings
• tinsels
• cotton candies
• fluffs
• fronts
• poses
• masquerades
• fig leafs
• semblances
• charades
• shows
• guises

2

as in exteriors

an outer part or layer

the top and sides of the desk are overlaid with cherry veneers, while the interior wood is white pine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exteriors
• surfaces
• facades
• fronts
• shells
• tops
• skins
• faces
• facings
• outsides
• coverings
• masks
• appearances
• covers
• shows
• disguises
• semblances
• guises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interiors
• insides

veneers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of veneer

as in varnishes

Related Words

• varnishes
• coats
• finishes
• glazes
• lacquers
• faces
• sands
• files
• brightens
• slicks
• scrubs
• sandpapers
• bones
• glosses
• japans
• sleeks
• polishes
• scrapes
• rasps
• burnishes
• sandblasts
• dresses
• scours
• shines
• rubs
• furbishes
• bobs
• laps
• buffs
• smooths
• grinds
• smoothens

Dissimilar Words

• ruffles
• roughens
• roughs (up)
• scuffs (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of veneers

Noun

Healthy teeth are ground down to nubs to make room for veneers. — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026

Daley also warns buyers to look out for furniture with veneers which often peel or chip off and can’t be repaired. — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

The space is done up in Crème Light leather with Moccasin and Tan detailing, along with Ash Burr and Silver Birch veneers. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

The Dancing with the Stars pro underwent a cosmetic procedure to enhance his smile with veneers and shared all the details about the transformation on social media. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Full Smile Makeover Antalya has become one of the busiest destinations for smile makeovers, combining cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges and dental implants. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Nguyen founded Vintage Modern, formerly known as Vintage Broncos, to wrap classic car veneers around the latest vehicle undercarriages. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Upgrading the grid with wood veneers. — Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Pfeiffer went to town with hair extensions, loud makeup, and snap-on veneers. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 June 2026