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
From common spaces like the living room to the guest rooms and suites, it’s all layered with vintage books, artwork, and one-of-a-kind objet that give each room a storied patina.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There are mohair banquettes, patina walls, flickering candelight, a marble bar bordered by electric green stripes and green bar stools with gold fringe.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
These collectibles develop unique discolorations, known as a patina, over long periods of time.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
They are crafted with a full-grain leather seat and backrest, which is dyed to achieve a natural patina finish.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There are mohair banquettes, patina walls, flickering candelight, a marble bar bordered by electric green stripes and green bar stools with gold fringe.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
These collectibles develop unique discolorations, known as a patina, over long periods of time.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
They are crafted with a full-grain leather seat and backrest, which is dyed to achieve a natural patina finish.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
Noun
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The goal is to continue to build his aura and mystique outside of the weekly WWE television grind.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that contains estrogen.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts there is already too much carbon in the atmosphere to remain under the 1.5°C temperature target, necessitating carbon removal.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
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With only six months left before implementation, one wonders: Will it be further delayed? Forests play a critical role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Transpiration from plants accounts for around 10% of the moisture in the air.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Check on relatives and neighbors, especially the elderly and those without access to air conditioning.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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