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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 quality of the light, the depth of the greens, and the shadows on the mountains give this place an otherworldly aura.
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Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
The migraines are always preceded by essentially losing my vision for an hour during the aura phase, and when left untreated can get pretty bad.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
That level of privacy and separation from the larger community probably lent any rituals there an aura of mystery and control.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025
And when the head of the second-largest private company in the United States speaks, there’s an oracle-like aura that demands parsing.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 May 2025
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Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
The migraines are always preceded by essentially losing my vision for an hour during the aura phase, and when left untreated can get pretty bad.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
That level of privacy and separation from the larger community probably lent any rituals there an aura of mystery and control.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025
And when the head of the second-largest private company in the United States speaks, there’s an oracle-like aura that demands parsing.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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Fans both in person and online noted the electric atmosphere of the concert.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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It was therefore expected that — even if tentative — the detection of a potential biomarker in the atmosphere of an exoplanet would have extensive coverage.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
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The crypto and blockchain sectors require tech-savvy developers, compliance officers, clean energy producers, lawyers, financial analysts, and marketing professionals.—
Jeremy Cooney,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee reached out to energy experts to find out the answer: Does setting my thermostat to 78 degrees actually save me money?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition, led by the U.S. Climate Alliance, aims to ensure America continues its transition to cleaner, more affordable vehicles, support U.S. carmakers and workers, and uphold states' authority to set clean air standards.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Despite Devon’s distrust and distaste for Michaela over the weekend, the two come to an understanding as the ferry departs the dock, their futures left up in the air.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
24 May 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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This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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That’s all thanks to the Maillard reaction, which occurs when sugars interact with the amino acids of proteins to create new, delicious flavors and aroma compounds, and also heightens the umami.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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This workaround defeats the spirit of the deferral rules.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Her body is fighting to come back, and so is her spirit.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Being in nature offers them plenty of exercise and a world of exciting new smells to explore.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Off odors or taste: If the jam has a sour or fermented smell or off-taste, it should be discarded.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Recorded live with no overdubs or edits, the performance is paired with the acoustic ambience of dripping water, echoes and natural resonance as atmospheric lighting spotlights the band.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 May 2025
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Shade Trees Oak trees grow very large and cast heavy shade through the summer, which can interfere with the ambience of your deck.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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