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 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
  • Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • And the question is whether the planets even have atmospheres, because M dwarfs are quite active.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • The series already featured arguably the best atmospheric immersion in sports video games and the team has gone to great lengths to further sell us on college football atmospheres.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • Black and oolong teas are not roasted, but oxidized to bring out different aromas.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Last but not least, Banana Blend, which centers around one of the most popular fruity aromas right now.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • Misting systems also are being used on the exterior to reduce smells from the rotting food, while air quality monitoring is continuing in eight locations.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • And if mess is your main concern, a garage or outdoor setup keeps food smells and spills out of the house entirely.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • Serve up the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie with less pressure by simply tossing all of the ingredients into your Dutch oven.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Pink pineapple flavors mixed with lemonade, and layered with dragonfruit pieces for a bright, juicy sip.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of flavors
Noun
  • The Hawks continued the good feelings from their Summer League outings in Salt Lake City.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Ultimately, the reassurances about community resources and air quality failed to quell the fury inside the room as residents took the microphone during the Q&A section and repeatedly expressed feelings of betrayal and mistrust.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Evans notes that in many BIPOC communities, the deepest cultural work happens after the content airs, in the conversation, the remixing, the reinterpretation that current tools don't track.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The episode airs July 7 on Investigation Discovery and will also stream on HBO Max.
    — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of airs
Noun
  • The vocalist’s wide-ranging gifts and moods benefit from the versatile skill set of the sometime-sideman for Erykah Badu and Madlib.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • The show was always brilliant at orchestrating moods, with its slow-fast, quiet-loud contrasts, its extreme close-ups and noisy action scenes.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of moods

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