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 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
The station proved pivotal in creating an enthusiastic audience here for such acts as Chuck Mangione, Spyro Gyra, Kenny G, Earl Klugh, Acoustic Alchemy and other aural confectioners who subsequently became mainstays at Humphreys.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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
In addition to hosting Togar’s jam sessions and reunions, KETOK Studio introduces the breadth of the artist’s aural philosophy, emphasizing the idea of sound as substance—tangible, sculptural, and social—which was evident in the myriad physical instruments that were available for use in the studio.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The station proved pivotal in creating an enthusiastic audience here for such acts as Chuck Mangione, Spyro Gyra, Kenny G, Earl Klugh, Acoustic Alchemy and other aural confectioners who subsequently became mainstays at Humphreys.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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
In addition to hosting Togar’s jam sessions and reunions, KETOK Studio introduces the breadth of the artist’s aural philosophy, emphasizing the idea of sound as substance—tangible, sculptural, and social—which was evident in the myriad physical instruments that were available for use in the studio.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aural
auditory
Adjective
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Some individuals may also experience auditory or visual distortions that feel real.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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That allowed the team to monitor signals coming from their auditory cortex.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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“Aural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aural. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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