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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
the halo of unimpeachable honesty in which the politician had long basked
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Recent Examples of halo
Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
From the moon, this light appears as a red halo surrounding Earth’s dark disk, essentially a projection of all the world’s sunrises and sunsets onto the lunar landscape.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
James Poniewozik, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020
Nine, the new album from Blink-182, a band forever associated with adolescence even though the members’ mean age is now 44, arrives haloed in that great teenage emotion: embarrassment.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2019
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Noun
Known as an Einstein ring, the halo was captured in photos encircling a galaxy nearly 590 million light-years away, which is considered close by cosmic standards.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
From the moon, this light appears as a red halo surrounding Earth’s dark disk, essentially a projection of all the world’s sunrises and sunsets onto the lunar landscape.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
There is a none-too-subtle mystical vibe, from the ring lights that halo the massive trees on Amaya’s Bay Area campus to Forest’s cult-leader magnetism and the cold-burn fervor of his head acolyte, Katie (a quietly terrifying Alison Pill).
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020
Nine, the new album from Blink-182, a band forever associated with adolescence even though the members’ mean age is now 44, arrives haloed in that great teenage emotion: embarrassment.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halo
Noun
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The lingering fumes of attention and magical aura somehow still surround the oddball Rodgers like the cloud of dirt around Pig-Pen in the Peanuts comic strip.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Any positive vibe will be welcome and in stark contrast to the negative aura that engulfed last season’s NFC Championship reign.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gallini, a master carpenter, upgraded the home’s HVAC, refreshed the interiors, and restored the mansard roof to its former glory.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Both bring a sweet wistfulness to the show with a song about those who might dream but are not destined to receive glory or even a thank-you-for-your service.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Big3 started in 2017, and Cube is beaming with pride as his league prepares for its eighth season (the Big3 didn’t have a season in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic).—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Put it up on the list of things that are just surreal, having your music beamed from the moon.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Smyth Tavern is a local destination in itself, thanks to its come-in-and-make-yourself-at-home atmosphere, its friendly service and excellent food.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Its long, arching leaves and small offshoots add a lively touch to any room, creating a refreshing atmosphere.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jacob knew from photographs the goblin face, the aureole of whitening hair.—
Lan Samantha Chang,
Harper's Magazine,
14 Aug. 2023
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Like his crossed legs, Cannon’s head and upper torso are framed in flickering swipes of green, as if this is a depiction of a holy man surrounded by an incandescent aureole.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Dec. 2022
Noun
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Marginally cold air should limit snow accumulation to just a few slushy inches across some of the highest elevations.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Here's what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week, according to celebrity astrology Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE Exclusive readings Comments Electricity will be crackling in the air this week!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Despite these limitations, Anderson says the study is important for shining a light on the need for inclusivity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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How your doctor responds to this conversation will help shine light on the best way to proceed, Arin says.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Halo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halo. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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