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
To retain that visual storytelling element, Sequeira needed to show wear, tear, and patina.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Crafted from durable metal and finished in rich copper and blue-green patina tones, this spinner is an eye-catching decoration for your backyard or garden.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Embrace the act of adding to a work table's patina, let your copper sit on display, and don't worry about sanding and re-staining old wood.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
This approach lets the patina tell the story of the truck’s history rather than trying to erase it.
—Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Crafted from durable metal and finished in rich copper and blue-green patina tones, this spinner is an eye-catching decoration for your backyard or garden.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Embrace the act of adding to a work table's patina, let your copper sit on display, and don't worry about sanding and re-staining old wood.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
This approach lets the patina tell the story of the truck’s history rather than trying to erase it.
—Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
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Justin Kohl On top of being a musician and total heartthrob, Justin immediately falls into the Water sign boyfriend category with his aura of mystery.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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Get a hint of Gemini's vibrant yellow energy by incorporating it into a springy aura look.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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Ship began its reentry to Earth's atmosphere about 50 minutes into the flight, falling as its belly became engulfed in a bright plasma.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Just five minutes into the contest, the Spurs held a commanding 19-4 advantage as the home crowd created a raucous atmosphere.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The clearest signs of using too much laundry detergent are residue on clothes, stiff or sticky fabric after a wash, excessive suds during the cycle and a musty smell coming from your machine.—
Ryan Brennan
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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All around there was the pleasant rotten smell of dead fish in open air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Don’t miss Shinrin-Yoku, a crisp and delicate Japanese-style rice lager, or the ever-popular Sightglass IPA, built on a pilsner malt base with aromas of berry and key lime.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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Water temperatures are still in the 50s, the NWS cautioned, even though the air is warm.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The producers read an apology on air the following week.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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