verdigris

Example Sentences

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It was inspired by the verdigris tones of a historic building across the street and the pale blush of another local landmark.

From New York Times

Dubbed “Liberty green” by the campaign, it’s a not-so-subtle nod to the verdigris patina of another high-profile political woman — the Statue of Liberty.

From Los Angeles Times

Streaks of verdigris ran from his eyes to his beard, giving the impression that he’d been crying for a hundred and sixty years.

From The New Yorker

This lead to verdigris, or patination - a green oxidation occurring when bronze is exposed to air or water.

From Washington Times

Some designers are proposing an alternative with an instant sense of age: the mottled, uneven aqua of verdigris.

From New York Times