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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2
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 history of hostility and violence gave the conflict an aura of inevitability.
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Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
The wallpaper, Toile des Lapins by Nicholas Herbert, lends an aura of provenance.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
The goal is to continue to build his aura and mystique outside of the weekly WWE television grind.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that contains estrogen.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 July 2025
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Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
The wallpaper, Toile des Lapins by Nicholas Herbert, lends an aura of provenance.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
The goal is to continue to build his aura and mystique outside of the weekly WWE television grind.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that contains estrogen.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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With only six months left before implementation, one wonders: Will it be further delayed? Forests play a critical role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The drink embodies the elated atmosphere of watching the band play live, says Panis.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus of an atom.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Origins Of The Blaze The modern contours of FIRE can be traced to Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez’s seminal work Your Money or Your Life, which proposes that every dollar exchanged is a slice of your life energy.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Transpiration from plants accounts for around 10% of the moisture in the air.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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The air stood up and rushed around, the white clouds sped, the scrap of newspaper rose into the sky and disappeared in a flash of sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 July 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 whiskey features aromas of toasted nuts, café mocha, and vanilla.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Balancing different spirits, syrups, and mixers is what will distinguish a superb drink with nuanced flavors and aromas from a concoction that tastes like something banned by the Geneva Convention.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Instead, we're meant to interpret the montage as Anna's way of carrying Jamie's spirit with her through her life.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That spirit of innovation has shaped our approach to programs globally.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the other side of the pass, the smell of sulphur rises in white mist.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Rubber mulch may leach toxic chemicals into the soil and make your yard smell like hot tires.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Highball fascinates with its cozy, yet brooding ambience and complex, clean cocktails.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This nifty fixture has multiple spray patterns to create outdoor ambience, and needs just three seconds of sunlight to get started.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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