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
Led by principal designer Jen Dean, the firm is known for its fresh take on traditional style, combining comfortable furnishings with vintage pieces that add patina and history.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2025
Over time, your favorite copper pots may develop a green or dark brown patina.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
As Lively told LaLa Anthony during the Vogue livestream on the red carpet, the colors of the gown were meant to represent the patina aging that copper undergoes over time, nodding to the Statue of Liberty.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Current trends in the vintage watch market indicate a growing interest in Rolex models with unique features, such as colored dials, stone dials, and distinctive patinas.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2025
Over time, your favorite copper pots may develop a green or dark brown patina.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
As Lively told LaLa Anthony during the Vogue livestream on the red carpet, the colors of the gown were meant to represent the patina aging that copper undergoes over time, nodding to the Statue of Liberty.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Current trends in the vintage watch market indicate a growing interest in Rolex models with unique features, such as colored dials, stone dials, and distinctive patinas.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
Noun
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While jumping from one show to the next, Walters nurtured her relationship with fans and would have been appalled by the current aura of distrust.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Verne purists won’t be pleased, because the tragic aura that surrounded Nemo in the novels doesn’t exactly translate here, and the adaptation’s company story line is so overwhelming while ultimately feeling too rapidly resolved.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The Mediterranean atmosphere is ideal for a lunch pre or post-tennis matches.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Ahead of the event’s fifth edition, Reeve-Rabb suggests the 2026 festival line-up could be even bigger, while retaining the event’s intimate atmosphere.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Indeed, while La Paz had a record-breaking 600,000 tourists in 2023, Los Cabos — through cruises and air alone — welcomes 3 million travelers annually.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The door now leads to a room stripped of light, devoid of fresh air.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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