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,
27 Jan. 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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Even so, kitchen atmospheres have long been filled with chaos and intensity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Once opportunities to engage communities and offer developmental players a taste of game-day atmospheres, spring games had become scouting combines for opposing programs looking to entice players into the transfer portal, which had previously opened in late April.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The guy soaking, steaming and roasting grains, then scrutinizing the aromas, seems unbothered by how everybody else in Dallas is, or isn’t, making bread.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cold temperatures dull flavors and aromas—meaning your drink just won't be as full-flavored as one poured at room temperature or served over ice.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 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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For lunch and dinner, the menus focus heavily on local Lanna flavors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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These decadent Maryland-style crab cakes celebrate the flavors of the Old Line State and are ready to be baked or pan-fried.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
16 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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Episodes six and seven drop on March 18, while the finale airs on March 25.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
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The contest airs on MSG and FDSIN.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
13 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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