Tucked in the corner of an inconspicuous building, Weight/trimmers is marked only by a fading sign that is visible from the highway.

Figuratively, patina can refer to any fading, darkening or other signs of age, which are felt to be natural or unavoidable (or both).

He did not even see the fading sign that loomed in front of him and quickly disappeared in his wake.

"Down With the U.S.A.," a fading sign still says.

Nearby, on the original wall of ceramic tile, a fading painted directional sign to the East Gates is still visible.

Roland nodded, but the fading sign painted on the wall had meant litde to him.

A Vaudeville Memory Q. On the side of the building at 208 West 11th Street is a fading sign that appears to say "Jefferson Theater."

Along Merrick Boulevard, which fading signs on telephone poles identify as the "Laurelton Renaissance Shopping District," the reaction has been less enthusiastic.

A fading painted wooden sign announced s. glickman, jeweller and pawnbroker.

And five minutes after that the headlights of the pickup illuminated a fading sign: CAMP MACKALL.