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
As every season went by and new stadiums emerged, Wrigley’s aura became more pronounced, even as the occupants never won.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Take her eye-catching aura manicure in a spacey blue-gray, or her springtime lemon yellow nails.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 May 2025
These qualities, when cultivated consistently, naturally elevate your presence and aura.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Then, Mercury and Jupiter both enter your sign (on June 8th and June 9th), bringing the spotlight straight to your aura.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 May 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Take her eye-catching aura manicure in a spacey blue-gray, or her springtime lemon yellow nails.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 May 2025
These qualities, when cultivated consistently, naturally elevate your presence and aura.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Then, Mercury and Jupiter both enter your sign (on June 8th and June 9th), bringing the spotlight straight to your aura.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Lembas has plans beyond GLP-1 Edge to produce other ingredients that can impact wellbeing like sleep and energy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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With the cover and details, Karol is highlighting the tropical energy of her roots — a perfect vibe for summer, and the singer knows it.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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For students at Muir, school was cancelled for over three weeks, reopening at the end of January when environmental testing determined there were no air contaminants lingering from wildfire debris.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Emergency responders searched for the man in rafts, on the ground, in the air and by railroad but didn’t find him, the agency said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 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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On a warm summer night, the presence of two huge bakeries seven blocks apart on Edmondson Avenue must have made for some sweet aromas.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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This cake is delicate and tender, with sweetness and coconut aroma that cuts all the way through.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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What matters is the team spirit, and the values represented by the club and its federation.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Health issues ended the tour early, almost exactly a year ago, but Neil quickly recruited the Chrome Hearts, with the same initials but also the same fighting spirit. Not to mention the same guitarist — 34-year-old Micah Nelson, who saw his first Neil show at his dad’s Fourth of July Picnic.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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Beyond their novelty value, these additives can hide the taste and smell of condoms and lube, which some find off-putting.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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According to Gongora, the decision behind the color coding was to create a new ambience that defines each arc, and pull the audience into a new dimension.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
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Creating the right outdoor ambience doesn’t require much, and outside of outdoor furniture, realistic-looking flower baskets, and an inviting doormat, proper lighting is non-negotiable.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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