noun
a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material
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The furniture was finished with a beautiful veneer to give it a polished look.
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I love how the veneer on this table makes it look so fancy.
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That car may look nice on the outside, but it's just a veneer for all the problems it has.
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His charming smile was just a veneer hiding the sadness in his eyes.