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 film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Unlike CO₂-based models, these atmospheres avoid collapse.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Splayed out across Bulgarian folk music, trance beats, bruxaria atmospheres, samba, and even bits of nueva ola, Free Spirits feels dialed all the way up.—
Maria Nenet Barrios,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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Their 2020 Listrac-Medoc has enticing aromas of violet, cassis, cedar, and graphite that transform to flavors of blackberry, black plum, vanilla, and raspberry, all gently wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If there are only a few dirty dishes, hand wash them to prevent unwanted smells from forming overnight.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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For some, that means nausea triggered by everyday smells; for others, this biological reaction means that long-standing fragrance preferences shift overnight.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meals inspired by Mexican flavors will be prepared for you on site, and the stay concludes with a hands-on opportunity to personalize your own soccer gear for a special memento to bring home.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Mar. 2026
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When cooked, those flavors turn soft, sweet, and deeply savory.—
Kelly Vaughan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your 12th House of Subtlety wakes as the Moon settles into Aries, inviting gentle reflection by writing a private note to capture feelings before obligations crowd your day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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But for as much as Rick and Morty understands geekdom and storytelling conventions, the secret sauce is how much the series is interested in understanding feelings.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Regardless of whether the season ever airs, ABC is on the hook for a license fee to Warner Horizon, which produces The Bachelorette and other shows in the franchise.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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And any airs that suggested otherwise were false.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Attendees were especially excited about the Beetles manicure moments as the happy spring colors helped uplift their moods.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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But her many readers know that the sweep of the human condition — in all our moods, flaws and bravery — can be found in her books as a reminder that there is hope for our future.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Patinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patinas. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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