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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In these walls of white noise, Martin channels Paysage d’Hiver, a Swiss black-metal artist who has made a whole career—and a lot of lore—out of approximating winter storms through blindingly white guitar fuzz and overwhelming dark-ambient atmospheres.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2026
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Among his most notable contributions to the field was leading research published in 2007 that, for the first time, captured enough light from distant exoplanets to identify the molecules in their atmospheres.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon has lifted aromas of crushed violet and cedar followed by black raspberry and red plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the case that a quick clean of the disposal is needed to eliminate odors, disposal pods are convenient, and if used regularly, typically about once a week, can keep unwanted smells and odors away.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Her skin is alive to the myriad tastes of the water all around her and to distant smells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The soup is well-developed, with deep flavors, but also clean and light.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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The legendary Hummingbird Cake loaded with flavors of pineapple and banana is our most popular recipe of all time.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Give yourself time to think before answering messages to honor your feelings and support the hypothetical journey in a manageable way.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
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These smells create feelings of safety and connection.—
Allison Hatfield,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The show will be available to stream with a regular Hulu subscription Sunday, the day after a new episode airs.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Feb. 2026
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The season finale airs Thursday night.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 Morning moods shift before steady courage arrives gently.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
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Davis is a curious sort of colorist, using a limited palette that works overtime in the production of moods.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Patinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patinas. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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