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
Wall hooks catch sun hats or coats, depending on the season, and the vintage Oushak rug hides stains with its existing patina.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The growing apathy toward big-screen entertainment was also owed to the patina of all-American wholesomeness that studios imposed on their stables of stars, and the nothing-to-see-here style of movie journalism was wearing thin.
—Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
Throughout the property, the original building's bones— beams, tiles, pillars, and window frames—were gently restored to show their age and patina, not conceal it.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Even being here strictly on assignment, there’s a patina of guilt around even mentioning Kanye that’s become impossible to scrub off.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The growing apathy toward big-screen entertainment was also owed to the patina of all-American wholesomeness that studios imposed on their stables of stars, and the nothing-to-see-here style of movie journalism was wearing thin.
—Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
Throughout the property, the original building's bones— beams, tiles, pillars, and window frames—were gently restored to show their age and patina, not conceal it.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Even being here strictly on assignment, there’s a patina of guilt around even mentioning Kanye that’s become impossible to scrub off.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
Noun
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As if the architecture alone is not enough to book this listing, its status as the former home of French poet and screenwriter Jacques Prévert adds an aura of literary mystique.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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As to the actual debate, there was an aura of unreality among the Democrats.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its crimson hue results from the the light filtering properties of Earth's atmosphere, which scatter the blue wavelengths of moonlight as the lunar disk sits close to the horizon, while allowing red wavelengths to pass through relatively unhindered.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The standard method for identifying when an SPE occurred is measuring carbon-14, produced when high-energy photos penetrate the Earth’s magnetic field (usually near the poles) and collide with gases in the atmosphere.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Like a glass cathedral dedicated to fresh bread, the skylights and hanging gardens give the dining space an ethereal feel (aided in no small part by the heavenly smell of artisan pastries baking in the next room).—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Natural fragrance, including notes of neroli, replaces that sharp, alcohol-esque smell—and one box comes with six wipes and costs less than $15, for simple restocking.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the story goes, Christopher Columbus was first drawn to the continent’s shores by the strong, cinnamon-like aroma of the sassafras tree.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Steeper gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices are making driving and air travel more expensive.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Two years later, a train derailed, and the air, water, and clay of East Palestine were poisoned.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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