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
Adding the brightly colored ground to the paintings gives the whole thing a lit-from-within aura.
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Grace Edquist, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
D’Angelo had an aura before Gen Z knew what that was.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
This is the start of a season where your aura feels magnetic, your style feels on point, and people can’t help but orbit closer.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
Spiritual and wellness experiences include getting an aura reading or visiting a spa at Enchantment Resort.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Grace Edquist, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
D’Angelo had an aura before Gen Z knew what that was.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
This is the start of a season where your aura feels magnetic, your style feels on point, and people can’t help but orbit closer.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
Spiritual and wellness experiences include getting an aura reading or visiting a spa at Enchantment Resort.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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Only Dragon is reusable; the others (including HTV-X) are designed to burn up in Earth's atmosphere when their missions are over.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Rissa emerged from the chapel and began to walk down the aisle during the ceremony, a harpist and choir sang softly in the background, adding to the already emotional atmosphere.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Deandre Ayton contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, and while those three provided the offensive spark, the defensive energy from Marcus Smart off the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt proved to be a game-changer, as both players recorded two steals apiece.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Footage that has now gone viral shows Herrera happily pumping her fists in the air and walking to the front of the stage to join the finalists, while Deane suddenly paused between names.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Beirut has terrible air quality and is often submerged under a blanket of exhaust.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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Adding your preferred aroma to a wool dryer ball is also possible.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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The fruit and its peel can be used to add flavor to drinks or aromas to perfumes.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The spirit has strong notes of star anise and caraway, with a range of holiday spices.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Odor and the French Social Imagination is essentially a book about the declining tolerance for strong smells in 18th and 19th-century France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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This can happen because of changes in hormones, taste, and sense of smell.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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McLuhan appreciated television for its lo-fi ambience that activated many senses all at once.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rebranded from his previous bar, dubbed Hill Prince, Harper wanted Hush Harbor to have an inviting ambiance.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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This, plus the ongoing calls among family members, maintains a powerful sense of human connection and love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The move turned out to be a blessing for Harrison, who has felt a sense of relief since leaving the dating show.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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