variants
or patinae
as in flavors
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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Noun
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Rotating schmear flavors at bagel shop At PopUp Bagels, schmear flavors rotate on a weekly basis.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025 -
The Chamber praised the chefs’ creativity in weaving authentic Italian dishes with seasonal California flavors.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People read auras and palms, too.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every Thursday, there is a melting pot of smells wafting to and fro from downtown Nashville as food trucks line Deaderick Street to feed hungry Nashvillians.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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That's why deep cleaning your fridge once a month is in your best interest to reduce funky smells and keep the area sanitized.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lyrics suggest the friend from her past died suddenly, leaving her with unresolved feelings.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The nose is captivating with aromas of brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla mingle with wood and a hint of cherry.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The aromas, which were two years in the making, were worth the wait.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Patinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patinas. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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