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 string lights or candles will add a romantic aura.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The 6-foot-4 quarterback had an aura, Ferguson recalled.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
There’s something intriguing about your aura today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 May 2026
But early polls have showed Schlossberg parlaying his Kennedy aura, name recognition and attention-grabbing social media chops into a shocking lead, with Bores also in the mix.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The 6-foot-4 quarterback had an aura, Ferguson recalled.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
There’s something intriguing about your aura today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 May 2026
But early polls have showed Schlossberg parlaying his Kennedy aura, name recognition and attention-grabbing social media chops into a shocking lead, with Bores also in the mix.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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That is pretty bizarre, given how fantastic both atmospheres have been throughout the playoffs.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Kudos to the Exhale staff for maintaining the pristine atmosphere there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The clearest signs of using too much laundry detergent are residue on clothes, stiff or sticky fabric after a wash, excessive suds during the cycle and a musty smell coming from your machine.—
Ryan Brennan
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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All around there was the pleasant rotten smell of dead fish in open air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen were outstanding, and Sam Merrill hit huge corner 3s in the first half to break Detroit’s spirit early.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Activist spirits might dismiss this emphasis on the purely sonic as a strategy of avoidance, although the likes of Feizabadi and Kourliandski can’t be accused of sitting idly by.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Don’t miss Shinrin-Yoku, a crisp and delicate Japanese-style rice lager, or the ever-popular Sightglass IPA, built on a pilsner malt base with aromas of berry and key lime.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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Water temperatures are still in the 50s, the NWS cautioned, even though the air is warm.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The producers read an apology on air the following week.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Go here for moody ambiance and excellent fare on the casino floor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Interior design, ambience, and catered hospitality play a big role here, but so do bedding choices.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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That wouldn't have made sense if Rodgers weren't on the team.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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What doesn’t make sense is why the same amenity is not available at the airport in West Palm Beach.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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