although the winery is brand-new, it has been constructed and decorated to give it a patina of old-world quaintness

Recent Examples on the Web

The group behind DarkSide isn’t the first to wear a patina of professionalism. Brian Barrett, Wired, "Ransomware Has Gone Corporate. Where Will It End?," 26 Aug. 2020

The patina picks up the depth and texture of the textile, its folds and seams. Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, "In Washington, D.C., Towering Candles Shine as a Beacon of Hope in Dark Times," 2 Sep. 2020

The rusty patina is only part of the spectacle planned for Gastrotheque, a new eclectic European restaurant and cocktail lounge opening this September inside the former Canyon space at 1818 E. Sunrise Blvd. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "Gastrotheque, a European-themed eatery, replacing Canyon Southwest Cafe in Fort Lauderdale," 25 Aug. 2020

The beautiful thing about wood is that little knife scrapes will turn into a rich patina that just gets more beautiful over time. Elizabeth Sheldon, Good Housekeeping, "Cleaning Tips for the Trickiest Kitchen Surfaces," 4 Aug. 2020

The bronze Tatum sustained minor structural damage and mostly cosmetic damage — scrapes and several locations where the patina rubbed off. Ron Kroichick, SFChronicle.com, "PGA Championship drama: Sandy Tatum statue reaches Harding Park after scare in Mark Twain’s hometown," 1 Aug. 2020

Made with a premium leather that will show some charming patina over time, this case looks good and will protect your phone from scratches and chips. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, "Corning's Toughest Gorilla Glass Ever Is a Godsend for Your Phone," 24 July 2020

Anchoring the space is a ventless fireplace with a large, vertical overmantel, which Gray's husband covered in a plaster finish that gives a rich patina—and makes the TV less noticeable. Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Rasheeda Gray Turns Her Modern, Open-Concept Home Into a Functional Space for Her Family in Just 8 Weeks," 25 June 2020

Now this manufacturer can sell its extra product in unregulated marketplaces within China without giving any share of its profits to the original client—all with a patina of legality because the manufacturer was the licensed contractor. Noelle Mateer, Wired, "Linkin Park T-Shirts Are All the Rage in China," 9 July 2020

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