veiled

Example Sentences

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Contra all the stifled yawns and thinly veiled condescension, the contest — now in its final stretch — is the most compelling California gubernatorial campaign in decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The character, played by Meryl Streep, was a thinly veiled sendup of legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

But for every poorly aged joke, there’s a gag or a bit of veiled social commentary that’s surprisingly progressive for its time.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Defa Press, which is affiliated with Iran’s Defense Ministry, published a recruitment poster featuring a teenage boy and a veiled girl, both smiling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Around us, the countryside lay veiled and mysterious, silent in the night and fog.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt