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
Celebrate, manifest or recharge your aura with a candle that's playful, bold and a little too accurate.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The one female singer of the group, Amelia Brightman, brought a witchy aura and celestial quality to her numbers.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
All that magical aura is now plastered on her new album, K de Karma, out via Sony Music Mexico.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2026
The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The one female singer of the group, Amelia Brightman, brought a witchy aura and celestial quality to her numbers.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
All that magical aura is now plastered on her new album, K de Karma, out via Sony Music Mexico.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2026
The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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Much of it was lofted by tiny gas pockets into the upper water column, only to fall back downward after the bubbles fizzed into the atmosphere.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Opt for the fine-dining option to sink into a quieter atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your natural warmth should return after a short recharge, giving you the energy to handle any ongoing matters.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Other barriers to having home-cooked, nutritious food could include lack of motivation, medications or losing the sense of taste or smell that may lead to apathy about food.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The earthy, herbaceous scent is described by various commenters as a match for the smell left behind on your fingers after picking a fresh tomato off the vine, or the experience of walking through a garden.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Of course, there was also John Ashbery, a presiding spirit in his body of work.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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For travelers with an adventurous spirit, Costa Rica’s South Pacific is a dream come true.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Herbs and Spices A deep oven drawer might fit all your herb and spice jars in an orderly and easy-to-access fashion, but the warmth generated in this space can mean these seasonings will quickly lose their depth of flavor, aroma, and color.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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Near the top of the purifier, there's an aroma pad box.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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In mid-April, MMCD staff will be working on foot and in the air across the Twin Cities, looking for trouble spots in marshes and wetlands.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Orion's toilet uses air flow to pull solid and fluid waste away from the body and into containers.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Best Restaurants Mametora Housed in a machiya townhouse in the heart of Gion, kaiseki restaurant Mametora combines traditional ambience with the ease of online reservations.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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The speaker even lights up while kids sing, creating a stage-like ambiance for budding rock stars.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Often, this is a useful guideline, and limits, in general, are very much the friend of the fiction writer, but there are certain stories that benefit from a sense of instability.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The vibe is certainly formal, but in the stylish sense of the word—don’t be afraid to make conversation with the friendly concierge or front desk staff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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