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patina

noun

pə-ˈtē-nə

Definition of patina

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 Antiques bring patina, warmth, and character, while modern elements provide clean lines and make a space feel fresh, new, and exciting. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026 Social media is a lot about aesthetic perfection, yet your philosophy is about restraint, aged patina, the imperfection of antiques. — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 If the copper is heavily tarnished, let the toothpaste’s active ingredients work on the patina for ten minutes or so before buffing. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026 In the passageway that connects the two wings of the hotel, the Galerie des Merveilles, the boutique stores of famous brands that line its corridor have already taken on the patina of a bygone era. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patina

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Noun

This changes when moving off-center past about 30 degrees, at which point the objects show a wide aura around them.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Defined by Victorian era elements like lace and semi-sheer material with severe silhouettes and gothic styles, the dark glamour look punctuated the general edgy aura of Charli XCX’s alt pop star wardrobe.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of aura

Noun

The spa The atmosphere of the entire resort is quite tranquil, and feels spa-like itself.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
That climate pattern sees the heating of ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which spur changes in the atmosphere that can affect weather around the world.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

Noun

The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
The report quoted Shipilova's neighbors as saying a team of disinfection experts did several cleanups of her apartment, leaving a strong antiseptic smell.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of smell

Noun

These casual spaces will draw you in with the aroma of baked cheese, usually with a barrel of buñuelos (perfectly round, crisp cheese balls) frying at the entrance.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Candle Salt & Stone’s best-selling santal and vetiver scent brings the aroma of a crackling bonfire, minus the excessive smoke inhalation.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of aroma

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The sound of the music was one thing—even when Stereolab were at their loungiest or Stars of the Lid were including the key in which a song was composed in its title, there was something like the faintest air of rock music in their experiments.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
Two weeks into fighting, the unforgiving mountainous terrain, heavy Saudi and government air power, and a reenergized anti-Houthi coalition have kept the Houthi advance in check, preventing a collapse on the level of that in mid-September.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

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