patina

Example Sentences

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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

I learned to force a patina—a controlled oxidation to protect the blade—with vinegar.

From The Wall Street Journal

Modestly furnished with a bohemian patina, the space is like a time capsule, defined by the organized clutter of her painter’s tools and finished canvases spanning the years.

From New York Times

Q: I know you love patina, but how do you deal with stains and grease spots on kitchen marble?

From Seattle Times

He has always been partial to chalky patinas and his houses are full of classical references, natural light and antiques.

From Washington Post