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
From $2,290 Book now Following an extensive renovation that took more than three years, the iconic 1898 Ritz Paris reopened in June 2016 with all the charm and patina that such notable guests as Coco Chanel and F. Scott Fitzgerald came to know well.
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Mary Holland, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
The building’s history as an inn dates back to the 1700s, and the gorgeous patina of the sloping staircase proves it.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Step 3: Scrub Using circular motions, use your sponge to scrub the product into the copper and watch as the patina falls away.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Old Master art, religious or not, augments all kinds of Christmas décor by adding the patina of vintage values.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mary Holland, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
The building’s history as an inn dates back to the 1700s, and the gorgeous patina of the sloping staircase proves it.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Step 3: Scrub Using circular motions, use your sponge to scrub the product into the copper and watch as the patina falls away.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Old Master art, religious or not, augments all kinds of Christmas décor by adding the patina of vintage values.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patina
Noun
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With so many comparisons, their head-to-head matchup has an aura of inevitability.—
Oskar Garcia,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Pisces! January begins with the love planet slipping into your sign, adorning your aura and love life with whimsical charm and a dreamy aesthetic that’s irresistible and alluring, perfect for calling in your soul mate.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The researchers suggest that these white lights arise due to a combination of heating in the ionosphere due to the surrounding aurora, as well as the chemiluminescence of some other gases in the atmosphere, possibly nitrogen dioxide.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fire tornadoes occur when intense wind combines with conditions in the atmosphere to produce clouds of smoke that reach 20,000 to 40,000 feet, Swain said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
13 Jan. 2025
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The initial lack of fire-fighting planes in the air due to dangerous winds meant municipal water was the primary source firefighters had during the worst of the wildfires.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Deerfield Beach reptile store owner, Benjamin Herman Siegel, 40, who threw a bearded dragon lizard in the air, swung it around, and slapped his employees with the poor critter, according to a Broward Sheriff’s Office arrest report.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Patina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patina. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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