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
Current trends in the vintage watch market indicate a growing interest in Rolex models with unique features, such as colored dials, stone dials, and distinctive patinas.
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
My desk was originally a uniform amber tone; its rich patina came from decades of service in New York classrooms.
—Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Keep in Mind The copper will develop a natural patina over time.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Email Patricia Lynch Smith appreciated the home’s patina and renovated to preserve original floors, moldings, and fireplaces.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2025
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
My desk was originally a uniform amber tone; its rich patina came from decades of service in New York classrooms.
—Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Keep in Mind The copper will develop a natural patina over time.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Email Patricia Lynch Smith appreciated the home’s patina and renovated to preserve original floors, moldings, and fireplaces.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
Noun
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Look, this is Florida’s third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, so this team has an aura of confidence that’s unmatched by most others.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Even a few states that don't normally have the chance to spot the auras, like New York, might be able to catch a glimpse.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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In recent weeks, Russia has been sending swarms of drones to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses and then following up with ballistic missiles, which are harder to shoot down.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Moscow has been ramping up its aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities, using novel tactics to elude Ukraine’s defenses as the country faces a shortage of air defense missiles.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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