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
In May of that year, Hall left her fiancé Bryan Ferry for the ultimate rock-god bad boy, Mick Jagger—which only seemed to deepen Opium’s aura of glamour, scandal, and seduction.
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Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
For an elevated take on aura nails, pair butter yellow with cobalt blue.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 June 2026
One of Shelton’s first acts last November was to visit Lewis in Texas to assess the situation, a meeting that couldn’t have gone better and resulted in Lewis describing his new manager as having an aura similar to Campbell, the Detroit Lions head coach.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 June 2026
There is no other explanation for the aura of chaos that has surrounded these Knicks for the past six weeks.
—Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
For an elevated take on aura nails, pair butter yellow with cobalt blue.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 June 2026
One of Shelton’s first acts last November was to visit Lewis in Texas to assess the situation, a meeting that couldn’t have gone better and resulted in Lewis describing his new manager as having an aura similar to Campbell, the Detroit Lions head coach.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 June 2026
There is no other explanation for the aura of chaos that has surrounded these Knicks for the past six weeks.
—Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
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The facilities also contribute to fossil fuel emissions, with Cornell University researchers estimating last year that AI growth could add 24 to 44 million metric tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere annually by 2030.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Adults can savor diverse cuisine at three restaurants—traditional, modern, and artisanal—while enjoying the resort's exceptional value and intimate atmosphere.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Creative energy simmers beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be expressed.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Clearly, the smell of barbecue, the sound of music and the love of community and family lingered in him.—
Bobby J. Smith II,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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The colors, pains, pleasures, smells, tastes and sounds, the what-it’s-like of being conscious, are not private inner bits and blobs that philosophers call qualia, floating in a theatre of the mind.—
Andréa Morris,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The appearance represented one of the highest-profile bookings in the festival’s history and fulfilled organizers’ goal of bringing an artist whose work aligned with the spirit of Juneteenth.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Bold aromas of black cherry, espresso bean, and nutmeg give way to sublime flavors of cassis, charcuterie, and freshly ground nutmeg wrapped in a sheath of feathery tannins.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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For anyone who has ever been stopped in their tracks by a familiar aroma, here’s what scientists and physicians say is actually happening and why scent deserves more credit as a memory tool than most people give it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Love was in the air in Koreatown’s Seoul International Park on Thursday, where a sea of thousands of people in red and green jerseys joined together to celebrate soccer’s favorite romance.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But when fields are worked with heavy machinery, their soils leach carbon back into the air.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The ambiance is worth the visit alone, but the quality of the food and service really sets this place over the top.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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The new earbuds are designed to deliver natural ambiance with high-quality audio reproduction without the need for electronic pass-through modes.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Cancer season shifts your focus towards nurturing a felt sense of security.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Starmer has vowed to fight any leadership contest, deepening the sense of crisis within the Labour Party.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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