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
This same formwork permeates the walls, leaving behind a patina, a unique wood pattern made possible only through the exceptional craftsmanship of these workers.
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Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The cabinetry was painted robin’s egg, and a custom island adds patina to the space.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
But the patina remained – stone walls left charred where cookfires had been.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Shiny and high-polished pieces are taking a back seat in favor of natural patinas and warmer tones that give a softer, more traditional look like satin, brushed, and matte finishes.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The cabinetry was painted robin’s egg, and a custom island adds patina to the space.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
But the patina remained – stone walls left charred where cookfires had been.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Shiny and high-polished pieces are taking a back seat in favor of natural patinas and warmer tones that give a softer, more traditional look like satin, brushed, and matte finishes.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
Noun
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In videos and photos on social media, Leake, now in his early fifties, had the aura of an elder-statesman goth punk.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of those games have not carried the aura of a special occasion in the way UEFA Champions League or Copa Libertadores fixtures can in Europe and South America.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the residence has a jewel-box atmosphere, with luxurious emerald green drapes, ruby red bathroom tiles, Murano chandeliers, and beautifully patterned throw pillows on the couches and beds, that balcony is a total scene stealer.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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When our planet interacts with that rubble river, those comet bits race through Earth's atmosphere at high speeds: 41 miles (66 km) per second, to produce the shooting star effect.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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In a panic to get rid of the ball, Trent jumped in the air and tried to throw it to a teammate, but Nembhard picked it off and found a teammate.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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