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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Punch up your summer manicure with rainbow-bright auras, color-shifting chrome, and vibrant blooming gel designs.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The overhaul is vast and ambitious, but aims to maintain the current capacity of 88,548 while preserving the spirit of the Swamp — the nickname Steve Spurrier bestowed on one of the best game-day atmospheres in college football.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Noun
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What other mythology would even try to accommodate extending necks, water squirters, and intentionally unpleasant aromas?—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Its complexity of flavors and aromas is unique.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The astronauts reported bizarre smells, and had issues flushing urine outside the spacecraft as designed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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However, beware of certain smells, such as cigarette smoke, which are nearly impossible to eradicate from wood pieces, Pearce warns.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The Blue Coconut Refresher features coconut, strawberry and açaí flavors, and is shaken with ice and blue spirulina.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Krispy Kreme had also expanded its core lineup, adding nine new flavors, plus four seasonal doughnuts that rotate regularly, CharlotteFive previously reported.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Another taxpayer, Adolphus Sutherland, expressed his torn feelings.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Stay busy to combat pessimistic feelings.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Audiences hold influence over how reality television is marketed, experienced and discussed, prompting franchises to communicate with viewers before, during and after a season airs.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Taskmaster airs on Channel 4 in the UK and the format has proven popular internationally, with numerous local versions up and running.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Noun
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That churning mix of confidence and doubt gives Sir Render a full-bodied dynamism that Navy Blue albums can sometimes lack, moving between moods instead of circling around a single frame of mind.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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Today’s women and men are looking for jewelry that evolves with them, that can adapt to their outfits, moods, and surroundings.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Patinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patinas. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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