veined

Example Sentences

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Today the interior of nearly every battery-powered car is veined with lights in the dashboard, door frames, foot wells and ceiling.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2024

In the 1970s, geologists confirmed what a local bush pilot long suspected: The red-stained creeks that veined the tundra hinted at a massive mineral deposit.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

Inspiration was often derived from nature and the designs frequently featured a central circle and recurring themes like veined leaves or hearts.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2022

Crouching down, I saw that the sandy-colored stone was delicately veined and faintly translucent.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2021

The skin was shiny and smooth, veined and mottled like green turquoise; he felt the shape.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko