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
Miami passed on a prototype quarterback (Justin Herbert) for a player with an aura, and a hip injury.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Their faces shrouded in an aura of sorrow.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Call upon the happy and good vibes by channeling those aura nails.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
The move away from cropped hems serves multiple purposes by adding length to the leg while projecting an effortless aura, which is why the style is gaining traction regardless of style.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Their faces shrouded in an aura of sorrow.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Call upon the happy and good vibes by channeling those aura nails.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
The move away from cropped hems serves multiple purposes by adding length to the leg while projecting an effortless aura, which is why the style is gaining traction regardless of style.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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Instead of desultoriness—a common atmosphere in these sorts of stories—the prevailing mood is one of qualified happiness.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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In a lot of ways, his performance set the atmosphere for the main event.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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White House officials said the Biden-era energy efficiency mandates in HUD and Agriculture departments' guidelines could add up to $9,000 to housing construction costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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This means that even if a fault-tolerant quantum computer becomes available, QPE could still struggle with large molecules because the chance of successfully extracting the correct energy becomes vanishingly small.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead of memory foam neck pillows, this is machine washable, and won’t lose its shape or smell weird afterward.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The car was eventually transferred to a tow yard, where an employee called police after noticing a foul smell emanating from the vehicle.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Let wonder guide choices that feed your spirit.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Scheffler was thoroughly amused and looked to be in good spirits heading into Sunday.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The ventilation wasn’t perfect, so the place carried the sweet aroma of chlorine.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Cooking With Reservas Reservas, says Cogliandro Alioto, have a bright aroma and flavor.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Attacks on Gulf states continued Friday with Saudi Arabia's defense ministry saying its air defenses downed more than three dozen drones headed toward the kingdom's Eastern Province over the span of a few hours, marking an unusually large barrage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even as the end of government incentives for EVs has taken the air out of the market, Sony and Honda are hoping there are enough high-end Tesla buyers who may be looking to try something different.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Designers explain that beyond being used to create ambiance, lamps also improve functionality, and an outdoor area is no different.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy the ambience for a totally free evening out, or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some of the messages of support seemed motivated by a sense of friendship, or at least celebrity-class solidarity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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For some, the fact that she was left out makes no sense.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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