variants
or patinae
as in auras
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 patinas
Each specimen’s unique characteristics reminded him of the patterns and patinas that distinguish the objects at the family’s haveli, or nobleman’s mansion, in the Pink City.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patinas
Noun
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The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That is pretty bizarre, given how fantastic both atmospheres have been throughout the playoffs.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Based on conditions like temperature throughout each planet's atmospheric envelopes, the team found the conditions would cause silicate clouds in certain areas of these atmospheres to condense into rocky material.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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From music curation and glassware to the endless combinations of flavors, aromas, textures and colors inspired by the Riviera Maya, sgnature mixology is led by José Luis Hinostroza, bringing a contemporary and creative vision to every creation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 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
Noun
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Moisture and residue trapped in the rubber seal can lead to mold and unpleasant smells that transfer to clean clothes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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As such For Rest, which features hinoki and Turkish rose are hits here while in Seoul, cleaner smells are more popular.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The recall impacts certain pint and quart sized containers of Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream in several flavors, according to the company.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Unaccustomed contemporary consumers can acquire a taste for the more intense flavors and unfamiliar textures of organ meats by adding them slowly — once a week — into meals, Ehsani suggested.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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When the Moon enters Taurus, simple words give your feelings somewhere safe to land.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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But with Ben White down injured after 26 minutes and forced off, Arsenal’s season depended on Arteta and his gut feelings again.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Now he’s gainfully employed and featured on the network nearly all year, including on a draft-centric studio show that airs every weekday afternoon for the ten weeks preceding the event.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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An impression that airs on the show can quickly become the default version for a broad audience, regardless of where similar ideas may have originated.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Trueno spoke to Rolling Stone about his love for contrasting moods, his collaboration with emerging rapper Milo J, and the downtime rituals that keep his sanity intact.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Musgraves’s core concern on Middle of Nowhere is reaching a place of self-sufficiency and contentment untangled from the worry of navigating others’ bad moods.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Patinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patinas. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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