patina

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The artist abrades the surfaces of his paintings, giving them a patina of age that contributes to their folkloric vibe and makes these images even more absorbing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 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

Tracy Long’s project, titled Mamo, questions the sterility and uniformity of prefab design by adding layers of patina, warmth and natural connection to its modular system.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 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