SINCE 1828
aureole
noun
au·re·ole
| \ ˈȯr-ē-ˌōl
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variants:
or aureola \ ȯ-ˈrē-ə-lə
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Definition of aureole
1a
: a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
b
: something resembling an aureole
an aureole of hair
3
: the luminous area surrounding the sun or other bright light when seen through thin cloud or mist : corona
4
: a ring-shaped zone around an igneous intrusion
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Examples of aureole in a Sentence
the white marble sculpture of the saint in the throes of divine ecstasy is strikingly offset by a gilt aureole
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Dark wood stain applied in the center of three interlocking aureole forms gives one floor-sculpture the appearance of a giant bouquet of Van Gogh’s sunflowers — a symbol of happiness now bloated and earthbound. — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, "Jamison Carter's sculptures: Like a carpenter's guide to the cosmos, or earthbound explosions of space," 14 June 2018 In the strongest work, half of the 9-foot-tall aureole apparently has been blown away, black resin flapping in shards out the back. — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, "Jamison Carter's sculptures: Like a carpenter's guide to the cosmos, or earthbound explosions of space," 14 June 2018 Venus Express will peer into the planet's upper atmosphere during the aureole, providing an absolute chemical measurement. — Dave Mosher, Popular Mechanics, "How the Venus Transit Will Help Us Hunt New Earths," 4 June 2012These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aureole.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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