as in aura
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 patina
Over time, your favorite copper pots may develop a green or dark brown patina.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
With a team one loves, even losses develop a patina of epic grandeur.
—Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
When treated in a special chemical solution, the alloy develops a deep purplish-black patina.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But the weight of their grief is just as palpable as the utopian patina of their surroundings.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
With a team one loves, even losses develop a patina of epic grandeur.
—Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
When treated in a special chemical solution, the alloy develops a deep purplish-black patina.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But the weight of their grief is just as palpable as the utopian patina of their surroundings.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
Noun
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The versatile hue works across countless nail trends, including aura designs, French tips, jelly finishes, ombré gradients, and chrome overlays.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Less as a re-run of the tournament’s opening game from 1998, more for the prospect of Scott McTominay adding to his aura.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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On Saturday, with Levi's Stadium hosting the match between Switzerland and Paraguay, fans gathered at locations in San Jose to watch the game in a party-like atmosphere.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Meanwhile, May and September bring quieter days without sacrificing much in the way of access or atmosphere.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Harrison still evokes painterly fugues of light and pungent smells, but they’re offset by a growing bleakness, and there’s less humor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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When friends and family return, that familiar smell telegraphs welcome and comfort before a single word is spoken.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Where to Eat and Drink Breakfast Follow the wafting aroma of fresh bread to Kirchhoff’s Bakery, a downtown institution since 1873.—
Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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As the front moves into very warm, unstable air, some storms could turn severe.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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