How to Use patina in a Sentence

patina

noun

• The patina picks up the depth and texture of the textile, its folds and seams.
  — Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Sep. 2020
• Turin is the opposite of bling; the charm lies in the patina, not the polish.
  — Oddur Thorisson, CNT, 27 Jan. 2017
• To achieve that, the patina team in Berlin hand-dipped the coat to give it an ombre effect.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Nov. 2023
• The fabric has a vintage look right from the start and will take on a nice patina over time.
  — Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 June 2021
• They're made with undyed leather, so the patina gets warmer with each season.
  — Mark Anthony Green, GQ, 19 Oct. 2017
• The high-carbon steel takes a wicked edge and ages with a perfect patina.
  — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 5 Oct. 2023
• And the sumptuous suede will take on a great patina over time.
  — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2024
• That’s how Ricky Shaw starts the day: shirt off, abs bunched, and his tattoos shined by a light patina of sweat.
  — Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2023
• The soft patina of this leather only gets better with time.
  — Alejandra Bennett, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
• Over the decades, the bronze oxidized and had turned a green patina called verdigris.
  — Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2021
• Miller likes copper hoods that gain a patina over time.
  — oregonlive, 17 Jan. 2023
• And in the case of its Chambers Chelsea boot, the shoes are finished over an open flame to create a rich patina.
  — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 June 2021
• Here, the bricks are dressed in extra mortar for old-house patina.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2022
• Here are 10 reasons: Because patina adds to the charm, said Long.
  — Marni Jameson, OrlandoSentinel.com, 3 July 2017
• Every dip in the ocean, every hike on a humid day will leave their patina on the case.
  — Daniel Bentley, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2021
• The piece is weather-proof, but will acquire a darker patina over the years.
  — Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 22 July 2021
• Not too much, mind you, just enough to give the whole thing a patina of seriousness.
  — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 3 May 2016
• The Italian leather has brass snap hardware that will take on its own patina with use.
  — The Editors, Outside Online, 12 July 2018
• Plus the leather and wood will acquire a patina, which will make your creation a treasured one-of-a-kind item.
  — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 12 Apr. 2016
• The passing of a cloud changes the many colors of the bronze patina, and a burst of sunlight brings out the lines and shadows of its faceted surface.
  — Thomas Hine, Philly.com, 31 May 2018
• As is in vogue these days among classic-car projects, the Chrysler’s body wears its heavy patina proudly.
  — Alexander Stoklosa, Car and Driver, 2 Nov. 2017
• The effect is the patina of a home that has grown over generations.
  — Douglas Brenner, House Beautiful, 20 Sep. 2017
• Both that steel and the handle will develop a unique patina over time.
  — Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2022
• Had the other models left their imprint in the lumpy surface, the oily patina of the upholstery, and the rank musky odor?
  — Longreads, 20 July 2019
• World War II was a good war, varnished with the patina of history.
  — WSJ, 20 Aug. 2021
• Put more simply: a patina of cool comes from a sense of clocking off, not punching in.
  — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2017
• Our patina team in Berlin cast the buttons for us and handpainted the buttons.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Nov. 2023
• Carhartt that had just the right amount of patina to it that reflected all of the life and nuances in Lily’s character.
  — Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
• Leather is said to last four times longer than a fabric sofa, not to mention the patina of aged leather is currently in vogue.
  — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
• Their protective patina, sealants, and coatings can be damaged due to the high-pressure cleaning process.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 17 Dec 2024