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as in atmosphere
a special quality or impression associated with something
the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it
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as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura
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Recent Examples of aura
Despite her slight frame, the aura of Dolly is exceptionally large.
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Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The aura of Vonn hovered around the bottom of the slope Friday.
—Pat Graham, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
Or at least delight at basking in Carey’s perfumed aura for a brisk 90 minutes.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Like any entertainer riding high on mass expectations, Pushpa 2: The Rule focuses on the star, and his aura above and beyond everything else in the movie.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The aura of Vonn hovered around the bottom of the slope Friday.
—Pat Graham, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
Or at least delight at basking in Carey’s perfumed aura for a brisk 90 minutes.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Like any entertainer riding high on mass expectations, Pushpa 2: The Rule focuses on the star, and his aura above and beyond everything else in the movie.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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On Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe ventured into the star’s corona — the outermost layer of its atmosphere — during humanity’s closest-ever approach to the sun.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The more dust or clouds in Earth's atmosphere during a lunar eclipse, the redder the moon appears.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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When Saudi Arabia, endowed with plentiful reserves of oil and gas, scrambles to build nuclear power plants, the country is not meeting its energy needs.Thomas Bass Author, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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At a time of extreme heat waves, drought, worsening air pollution and rising energy costs, Maryland policymakers must use every resource to deliver relief to consumers.Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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The refrigerants absorb bits of heat from outdoor air and bring them inside to warm up a home.Julia Simon, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, and can be streamed the next day on Peacock.Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024
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Those with strong qi, who can learn to channel it, make for fierce, skilled warriors.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2020
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This crisp white wine displays floral aromas and flavors of pear and golden apples with bright acidity and a touch of mineral on the finish.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The flavors feature aromas with nuances of chocolate crème brûlée, ripe banana, and pineapple drenched in caramel sauce.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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But this close brush with death symbolized both Trump's amazing comeback from the debacle of the 2020 election and its aftermath and the fighting spirit that led to an Electoral College and popular vote victory in November 2024.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Loeffler Randall Ginger Red Velvet Mary Jane Step into the holiday spirit with Loeffler Randall’s Mary Jane flats in luxurious red velvet, featuring delicate tonal piping.Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Better Homes & Gardens Noble Fir and Pine-Scented 3-Wick Ceramic Tree Dish Candle $11 at Walmart I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t love the smell of Christmas trees, so this noble fir and pine-scented candle is sure to be a hit.Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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The smell of smoke filled the air even indoors, and those sheltering stayed awake through most of the night.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pistons, belts, and pulleys create the ambience of an engine room on a steamship, as clumps of fiber are separated and realigned into uniform fabric.Shane C Kurup, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Candle Wax Lighting a few candles is an easy way to create a festive ambience, but wax drips and splatters are often an unfortunate result.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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