patina
noun
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Organicness, too, can offer a patina of healthfulness to unsavory substances.
Sandoval has also managed to burnish his image with a patina of integrity in the scandal-scarred Silver State.
The latter provided numbers, passion, righteousness, self-righteousness, and a patina of faux populist clout.
They grounded the curious and unexpected fabrics with their texture and patina.
Balenciaga’s Nicolas Ghesquiere Shows Whispers of Brilliance in Spring 2013 CollectionRobin Givhan
September 27, 2012
Are we so in thrall to "truthiness" that we need our exorcist movies to be dressed up with the patina of realness, as well?
Historical Examples of patina
In fact among friends I am now getting to be known as the Patina Kid.
The Abandoned FarmersIrvin S. Cobb
Patina (L)—an adhesive crust or discoloration produced by weathering of an object.
Handbook of Alabama Archaeology: Part I Point TypesJames W. Cambron
Patina is a most fascinating subject, once you get thoroughly into it.
The Abandoned FarmersIrvin S. Cobb
Copper objects with a sound so-called “noble” patina apparently do not occur.
The Preservation of AntiquitiesFriedrich Rathgen
The girls at the windows had nothing for it but to come downstairs, and Patina came with them, for Don Roque brooked no delay.
The Fourth Estate, vol.1Armando Palacio Valds