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
The metal is Omega’s own alloy and offers corrosion resistance without verdigris-oxidation, allowing a slow aging process that results in a natural and beautiful patina over a longer period of time.
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Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite their Moneyball makeover, torpedo bats remain, for now, a blunt instrument, largely superstition with a patina of data.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
This material resists corrosion without verdigris oxidation, ensuring slow aging and a lasting patina.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
There are also single spindle feet, a patina finish on the wood, and ship-lap style boards for a hint of a farmhouse aesthetic.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite their Moneyball makeover, torpedo bats remain, for now, a blunt instrument, largely superstition with a patina of data.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
This material resists corrosion without verdigris oxidation, ensuring slow aging and a lasting patina.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
There are also single spindle feet, a patina finish on the wood, and ship-lap style boards for a hint of a farmhouse aesthetic.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
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In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Like Napoleon’s Uncle Rico, who dwells on his long-ago high-school-football days, Garrett is living in the faded aura of past glory: in his case, a 1989 video-game championship.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 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
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Project Drawdown is renowned for identifying and promoting practical climate solutions to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The one caveat to this process is that if an air stone is used in the water while steeping, a thicker concentration of microorganisms will likely be generated in the tea.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ukraine has repeatedly appealed to its allies for air defense systems and missiles, including the U.S.-made Patriot systems.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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