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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People read auras and palms, too.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Aztecs make their second trip to Phoenix in a month, this time to face controversial new conference member GCU in one of the nation’s most raucous home-court atmospheres.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, The Rite delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What Smells Mice Dislike Cinnamon While the smell of cinnamon is reminiscent of autumn aromas and homemade breakfasts, mice don’t feel the same way.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Thiols are responsible for the distinctive aromas of skunk spray and ripe durian; they’re also added to natural gas to provide a detectable rotten-egg smell at even trace levels.—
Nicola Twilley,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To find the source of lingering pet smells, Welch suggests investing in a quality blacklight.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Spraying and cleaning the interior surfaces will remove stains and prevent unpleasant smells.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What that means for the rest of us is new hotspots to visit, new drinks to sip and new flavors to explore.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The flavors, priced at $12 per pint, are being released a few weeks apart to line up with the show’s schedule.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The show will be available to stream with a regular Hulu subscription on Sunday, the day after a new episode airs.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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In an exclusive clip from their conversation below, which was shared with PEOPLE before the interview airs, Lara asks Hines how those close to her responded when Kennedy fully embraced MAGA.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tom Cochrun, the news director at the local TV news station WISH, recalled Kiritsis’s erratic moods to the Indianapolis Star, from screaming and yelling to crying and laughing.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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After the questionnaire, the study volunteers recorded nightly reports on their smartphone use and overall daily moods.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Patinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patinas. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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