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
Marrying handmade manufacturing with quality materials, Songmont uses full-grain calf leather that develops a sheen and patina over time, encouraging durability over disposability.
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Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Their desirability is based on factors such as their age, patina, length, thickness, and smoothness.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Pictures of the artifacts show they were intricately carved, and still with signs of patina.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The patina, character, and story-telling nature of vintage pieces lends itself well to a cozy, layered fall aesthetic.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Their desirability is based on factors such as their age, patina, length, thickness, and smoothness.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Pictures of the artifacts show they were intricately carved, and still with signs of patina.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The patina, character, and story-telling nature of vintage pieces lends itself well to a cozy, layered fall aesthetic.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
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Despite Olsen’s custom Miu Miu look evoking a red-carpet-ready aura, the ruffled motif of the sleeves harkened back to the Italian brand’s most recent collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Per AccuWeather, experts also recommend that aura-watchers allow their eyes at least 15 minutes to adjust to the darkness and avoid looking at bright light sources, such as the moon or phone screens.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Blue Origin also launches New Shepard from Texas The New Glenn spacecraft is not to be confused with Blue Origin's much smaller New Shepard rocket that the company launches from West Texas on brief trips taking paying passengers high above Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Neutral conditions mean the Pacific isn’t giving the atmosphere a strong push one way or the other, so seasonal weather patterns are more likely to be shaped by other factors, like the Arctic or Atlantic oceans.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since guests will be living with a horse, there is a chance of noises and smells, which the Airbnb makes explicitly clear.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dish soap also has a very strong smell.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The scent combines notes of charred hardwood, carbon clove, saw dust and powder smolder to achieve an aroma similar to that of a smoky old fashioned.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wander among vendors selling paintings, handmade jewelry, and local crafts as the aroma of cooking treats fills the air.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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As the arena goal horn blared and the fans went berserk, Ovechkin swung his arms into the air and collided with the boards as his teammates cleared the bench to celebrate with him.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The move underscores deepening concerns around air travel safety and the operational stability of the national aviation system.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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