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v-uh-NEER/vəˈnɪə/

A veneer is a thin covering of better material, or a superficial appearance that hides something worse: oak veneer, a veneer of calm. Surface is everyday; a consultation film is comms, not a signed minute.

Meaning

A thin covering of better material; also a superficial appearance that hides something worse.

Examples

• “A veneer of consultation is not a signed ethics minute.”
• “Facade is the close twin. Surface is everyday. A film is branding. A signature is a log. Get the name; then shoot the film if you still want to.”

Good to know

A thin covering, or a false appearance. Close: facade. A film ≠ a signed minute.

Near in meaning

facade

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