patina

Example Sentences

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Their entrepreneurial efforts in the U.S. seem to others evidence of the crass opportunism hidden beneath the patina.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“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

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

All eyes are on this bag with neon yellow shoelace tassels as Thomas reaches for the worn leather strap — a patina that every leather goods owner hopes for, especially in a reclaimed vintage treasure.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

It was a sow, not a boar, and under a patina of mud it was the pink of a domestic pig, not the brown bristle of a wild one.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss