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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
The aura of history and intensity hovered the same.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Kelce’s romantic relationship with mega-superstar Taylor Swift has only enhanced the team’s starry aura.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
In 1968, his friend Joshua White – who gave rock shows their distinctive psychedelic aura with his Joshua Light Show – recommended Byrd to rock impressario Bill Graham, whose Fillmore East had just opened and would quickly become an East Village rock mecca.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Sunglasses on and joint in hand, Scott sauntered out alongside Uso with the aura of a ’90s wrestler — a picture-perfect moment for both stars.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
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Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Kelce’s romantic relationship with mega-superstar Taylor Swift has only enhanced the team’s starry aura.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
In 1968, his friend Joshua White – who gave rock shows their distinctive psychedelic aura with his Joshua Light Show – recommended Byrd to rock impressario Bill Graham, whose Fillmore East had just opened and would quickly become an East Village rock mecca.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Sunglasses on and joint in hand, Scott sauntered out alongside Uso with the aura of a ’90s wrestler — a picture-perfect moment for both stars.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
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Serving many different customers The advantages of such a platform include superior image quality, less congested orbits, and natural debris removal as inoperable satellites are pulled down into Earth's atmosphere and burnt up.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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Fewer people on the slopes is also a huge bonus for skiers and the mountain atmosphere is much more relaxed.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The energy then gets re-emitted at longer, lower-energy wavelengths—greens, yellows, oranges, and reds.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
23 Feb. 2025
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This solid base provided by the energy of Ollie Rathbone and George Dobson helped the defence put in one of their more polished collective displays, certainly since Cambridge United’s surprise 2-2 draw at the SToK Cae Ras on December 14 heralded a notable drop-off in form.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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In addition to being found in soil, small amounts of heavy metals can be spotted naturally in the environment, including in food products, due to air, water, and soil exposure, according to the Girl Scouts.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The grille panel at the vehicle's front-end also extends forward and drops down to serve as a curved loveseat for enjoying some fresh air.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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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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His take, the curry shrimp burger, brings the bold aromas of herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers to a shrimp patty served on a warm brioche bun and topped with a mango pickled slaw, arugula, and a signature curry mango aioli.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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The sprays use essential oils to create nuanced aromas inspired by dreamy settings and are designed to fragrance rooms, sheets, and even cars.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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So something to the spirit of that is really speaking to me.—
David Kinne,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Its current World of Whiskey theme examines a variety of takes on the spirit from around the world and is $175 per person.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, some of the chemicals responsible for these smells, such as limonene, are the very VOCs that groups including EWG have identified as potentially problematic.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Other linen sprays make the most ordinary bedroom smell like a luxury hotel or offer a trip to Hawaii via a whiff of gardenia.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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My birthday came around, and my date took me to a fun restaurant with great ambience and food.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The music incorporates sounds of modern jazz, oscillating between background ambience and intense bursts that mirror the story’s rising tension.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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