as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
although the winery is brand-new, it has been constructed and decorated to give it a patina of old-world quaintness
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Recent Examples of patina
Things that used to feel so urgent and non-negotiable (being disciplined, heeding early alarms, ignoring my body’s cues) now have a patina over them.
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Dimity McDowell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
In one, there’s a body lying on the ground, with a patina of mint-green paint over the surface—a sign of decay.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
After being shaped, the gold is finished to give the medals their shimmering patina.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Researchers believe the swordsmith used patina to create this visual contrast, as noted by Archaeology News.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
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Dimity McDowell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
In one, there’s a body lying on the ground, with a patina of mint-green paint over the surface—a sign of decay.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
After being shaped, the gold is finished to give the medals their shimmering patina.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Researchers believe the swordsmith used patina to create this visual contrast, as noted by Archaeology News.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
Noun
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Every Brilliant Thing is unsparing and clear-eyed in its presentation of the realities of depression and suicide, yet glows with a hopeful, life-affirming aura that convincingly depicts the value of struggle, and the beauty in tenacity.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Just a few years ago, social media still brought an aura of authenticity to battlefield dispatches.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s a product of trying to enhance the atmosphere for the fans within the stadium at the largest events, the team said.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The pool is perhaps the best indoor dip in the city; though it’s housed in the basement and there are no windows, the soft lighting from the lanterns adds to the moody and serene atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Instead of memory foam neck pillows, this is machine washable, and won’t lose its shape or smell weird afterward.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The car was eventually transferred to a tow yard, where an employee called police after noticing a foul smell emanating from the vehicle.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The ventilation wasn’t perfect, so the place carried the sweet aroma of chlorine.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Cooking With Reservas Reservas, says Cogliandro Alioto, have a bright aroma and flavor.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Attacks on Gulf states continued Friday with Saudi Arabia's defense ministry saying its air defenses downed more than three dozen drones headed toward the kingdom's Eastern Province over the span of a few hours, marking an unusually large barrage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even as the end of government incentives for EVs has taken the air out of the market, Sony and Honda are hoping there are enough high-end Tesla buyers who may be looking to try something different.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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