patina

Example Sentences

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“Overcleaning can remove patina, soften detail and reduce value — particularly for antique pieces. When in doubt, leave it as is,” said Emily Otranto, lead researcher with M.S.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Mr. Mescal’s performance makes hers look restrained; “Hamnet” attempts to match the patina of an arthouse release to the nuance of a monster-truck rally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

One of the affected neighborhoods is Jabriyat, a wealthy area overlooking the camp that has the feel of a ghost town, where villas bear the dusty patina of abandonment.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Camara called criticism that she and other candidates were being allowed to run only to give the election a patina of authenticity a "narrow-minded view".

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

But, lying on the black ice there, Billy stared into the patina of the corporal’s boots, saw Adam and Eve in the golden depths.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut