Thesaurus results for PATINAS

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

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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
Pink auras over a white base mingle with colorful gemstones, while black accent nails, 3D stars, and swirling details make every finger feel like its own tiny work of art.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of auras

Noun

Unique, elegant, and with a touch of darkness—the names on this list are all inspired by the haunting atmospheres of Gothic literature and cinema.

— Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026
As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

Friday afternoon brought entertainment on 11 stages, a tempting hodgepodge of aromas from 50-plus food vendors and street tents filled with offerings from 125-plus artists as Oakland County’s 28-year tradition kicked off the first of four days.

— Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Macabeo adds floral aromas to the finished wine, while Xarel-lo adds body, and Parellada adds fruit flavors.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of aromas

Noun

In short, unruly crowds, strange smells, intrusive noise and late nights are not unique inventions of the TikTok era.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Beware of bad smells Upon entering a rental, Jones will get a good whiff of the place.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of smells

Noun

The flavors, textures, and breeziness of the entire experience promise elevated—and yet, attainable—pizza pleasure.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
How to Use Coriander as a Spice Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavors—and kitchen uses—are quite different.

— Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of flavors

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But the lingering resentments are probably rooted in your feelings about his grandfather – your brother – and the boy’s parents.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
My feelings about Dudamel as an interpreter have ranged from irritation at his turn-it-up-to-11 showiness to admiration for his ability to make listeners hear music afresh.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of feelings

Noun

Aina emphasized the importance of color in influencing moods and self-perception and aims to bring joy to people in a sometimes-frustrating world through the use of the sun and sunflower motifs.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2026
The fashion for the season similarly runs the gamut, touching on various moods and sartorial personalities in the process.

— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

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