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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
Stalwarts of the New York fashion scene with an undiminished aura of arty cool, the Proenza Schouler duo have long been on the radar of top European fashion houses.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
By afternoon, the mimosa creates a sophisticated aura that’s both professional and uniquely personal.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
With so many comparisons, their head-to-head matchup has an aura of inevitability.
—Oskar Garcia, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Pisces! January begins with the love planet slipping into your sign, adorning your aura and love life with whimsical charm and a dreamy aesthetic that’s irresistible and alluring, perfect for calling in your soul mate.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Miles Socha, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
By afternoon, the mimosa creates a sophisticated aura that’s both professional and uniquely personal.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
With so many comparisons, their head-to-head matchup has an aura of inevitability.
—Oskar Garcia, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Pisces! January begins with the love planet slipping into your sign, adorning your aura and love life with whimsical charm and a dreamy aesthetic that’s irresistible and alluring, perfect for calling in your soul mate.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 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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The mandate also targets oil and gas leasing in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and again revokes the conservation status of 28 million acres of public land that had been withdrawn from mineral and energy development since 1971.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of their feeding and energy intake happens when the bears are moving around and roaming across the ice and hunting seals, Archer said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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European space and air traffic industries issued a safety bulletin recommending that authorities implement airspace restrictions.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Is a direct stream of air required in a specific location, like for someone sitting at a desk, or is general air circulation the goal?—
Kat Merck,
WIRED,
5 Feb. 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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Expect Cycladic charm with whitewashed walls and warm natural textures, all surrounded by aromas of thyme and lavender.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Because butter’s subtle flavor can readily take on strong aromas, store butter away from pungent foods, such as onions, citrus, or herbs.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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On the cruise’s opening day, strong winds on the high seas did not stop the spirit from delivering.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Feb. 2025
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In keeping with the spirit of the time, no formal custody agreement was filed in regard to Kyoko.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
1 Feb. 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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Apart from light fixtures, using a range of different light sources, such as floor and table lamps or wall lights, can help create a cozy ambience.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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One of the easiest ways to bring the outside in is by incorporating unique houseplants, floral arrangements, and ceramic planters for a fresh, organic ambience in your interiors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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