patinas

noun

variants or patinae
plural of patina
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 Merriam-Webster suggests that copper patinas were common, so when the cookware began to form a green film, it was also called a patina. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 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. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patinas
  1. auras
  2. atmospheres
  3. aromas
  4. smells
  5. flavors
  6. feelings
  7. airs
  8. moods
Noun
  • Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.
    — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Sheer, jelly polishes give the print a watercolor-like effect, while subtle auras add realistic depth.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • The successful application of the transmission strings method is an exciting step forward in the modelling of the atmospheres of the over 6,000 worlds in NASA's exoplanet catalog.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This cyan-pale blue is caused by hydrogen molecules colliding with helium atoms inside their ultra-dense atmospheres.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • The official tasting notes detail aromas of pear, apple, and sourdough on the nose, followed by agave nectar, cacao nibs, and toasted walnut on the palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That warm, toasty scent hangs in the air at Masa y Taza, combined with the deep, smoky aromas of chorizo.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • Lay’s is bringing some familiar holiday flavors to the snack aisle this season with five limited-edition varieties inspired by traditional dishes and desserts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • It’s filled with 24 days of shortbread treats in shapes like rounds, hearts, and the classic bar, plus flavors like chocolate chip and salted caramel to make the holiday season extra sweet.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of flavors
Noun
  • Who would want the callous world that successfully cloistered the feelings of others?
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Seyfried gets defensive about this, grappling with her own complicated feelings about playing a real person on film.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • The tournament, while not officially sanctioned as an ATP event, features some of the top players in the world vying for millions of dollars and airs live on Netflix.
    — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this year, the CMA and ABC announced an extension of your partnership to run through 2032 and includes streaming the CMA Awards on Disney+ for the first time simultaneously as the show airs on ABC.
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of airs
Noun
  • In garrulous moods, Daunt likes to impart advice for young travellers.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Setting the shifting moods expertly is Michael Giacchino’s score that nicely avoids the clichés of the genre(s) while still honoring them.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of moods

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“Patinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patinas. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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