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
Doing so would remove the progressive patina that may motivate the liberal base but repel moderates and independents.
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Matt Klink, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025
The sword was deliberately broken into three pieces, and its blade bears traces of fire patina.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Its surface shimmers with a girlie patina of iridescent pink and turns stacks of abacus beads into bangle bracelets.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The slow heating of the pan helps with the fat rendering and the bacon grease will only add to the delicious patina of the skillet.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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Matt Klink, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025
The sword was deliberately broken into three pieces, and its blade bears traces of fire patina.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Its surface shimmers with a girlie patina of iridescent pink and turns stacks of abacus beads into bangle bracelets.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The slow heating of the pan helps with the fat rendering and the bacon grease will only add to the delicious patina of the skillet.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
Noun
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His aura became an asset, one that marketers could learn from.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But as the man who lived the city’s motto, ‘Out of Darkness Cometh Light’, his god-like aura shines as brightly as ever.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The process not only ushered in uncharacteristic darkness, but unveiled the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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But beneath driving rain and amid a thunderous atmosphere, the home side had staged a stirring fightback, scoring four goals without reply to seize control of their destiny in the competition.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tsunoda then spent the second stint starting at the rear wing of Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin, again toiling in the dirty air.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Lounge The Plane The Seat The Amenities The Food The Entertainment The Service The Verdict Before the days of cramped cabins, chaotic boarding zones, and the ever-diminishing legroom, air travel promised a sense of exclusivity.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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