1
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
Aura Nails Call in the good vibes, love, and positive energy this Valentine’s Day with aura nails.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Still, there was an aura of hope, as a who’s who of San Francisco filled the plaza.
—Heather Knight, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
But put that guy in the clubhouse and there’s still an aura of celebrity.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
An ‘aura’ at Pine Crest His journey to this point is pretty surreal, too.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Still, there was an aura of hope, as a who’s who of San Francisco filled the plaza.
—Heather Knight, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
But put that guy in the clubhouse and there’s still an aura of celebrity.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
An ‘aura’ at Pine Crest His journey to this point is pretty surreal, too.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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Its woodsy accents and cozy atmosphere are sure to draw you in.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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The film captures the atmosphere of Iran in the 1980s and ’90s remarkably well for having been shot in Italy and directed by an Israeli who has never set foot in the country.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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He is praised for his energy and leadership savvy and coached San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy for four years at Iowa State.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Although Trump remains an advocate of U.S. energy dominance and independence, Alamariu expects this stance will help oil stocks more than oil prices.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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The team then decided to add this all-important acetone into the outer layer of a coaxial needle, surrounding the silk and dopamine in the inner needle layer to enable the liquid to shoot straight into the air.—
Sophie Charara,
WIRED,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Deerfield Beach reptile store owner, Benjamin Herman Siegel, 40, who threw a bearded dragon lizard in the air, swung it around, and slapped his employees with the poor critter, according to a Broward Sheriff’s Office arrest report.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 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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The nose features elegant and fresh aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, accompanied by subtle floral notes of rose petal and violet, spice notes of cinnamon and clove, and an earthy forest floor undertone.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Fistfuls of cilantro and Thai basil enhance the dish with grassy aroma and brightness, while red onions and scallions add a peppery punch.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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So in December, after a few years of planning and research, Couture debuted Local Liquid, a centralized online shop for local beverages — not just craft beer, but coffee, wine, spirits, seltzers, mixers and juices.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2025
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Lamont’s directorial touch is evident in the film’s vibrant color palette, which reflects the energy and spirit of its characters.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the smell of those baked goods draws Vance (Rocky Carroll, who also directed this week’s episode) to Kasie’s (Diona Reasonover) lab, where the contents of Eleni’s kitchen have been sent for analysis.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now there are many nights when the smell of chicken manure keeps Huntley and his wife from their porch.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Irish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist presents the originals beneath a veil of ambience and reverb, embedding a nostalgic in the fabric of her homespun renditions.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Jan. 2025
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Shaded picnic tables twinkle with Edison string lights overhead, and a huge wood-burning fireplace adds kick-back ambience.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes,
23 Nov. 2024
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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