as in auditory
of, relating to, or experienced through the sense of hearing
a quiet room for people seeking relief from the overload of aural stimulus just outside
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Recent Examples of aural
The fan-servicing formula is in full effect, with callbacks galore and the same generically zippy score that’s the aural equivalent of a Frappuccino.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Distortion is baked in at the atomic level; no sounds emerge without first passing through swathes of low-grit aural sandpaper.
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Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
The bwonnnngs on the soundtrack are an aural cliché now, but the whole delirious package still makes for one of the most thrilling movies of the 2010s.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
Graphic elements and animation lend a kinetic collage effect, and demo recordings, outtakes and recording-studio discussions enrich the aural experience.
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Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Distortion is baked in at the atomic level; no sounds emerge without first passing through swathes of low-grit aural sandpaper.
—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
The bwonnnngs on the soundtrack are an aural cliché now, but the whole delirious package still makes for one of the most thrilling movies of the 2010s.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
Graphic elements and animation lend a kinetic collage effect, and demo recordings, outtakes and recording-studio discussions enrich the aural experience.
—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aural
auditory
Adjective
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Making this cosmic fireworks display not only visual, but auditory, optical data from three of the images was matched with the sounds of different instruments in a process called sonification.
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Biofeedback therapy uses sensors to measure muscle activity while providing auditory or visual feedback.
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“Aural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aural. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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