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
Faas had a colossal aura in Vietnam — Falstaffian, fueled by fine wine and refined food, able to entertain for hours with his great sense of humor.
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Gary Knight, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
This season’s cast includes a professional bull rider, event curator, marketing manager, AI consultant, aura painter, attorney and a dungeon master, among others.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Neeson’s surly, simmering kettle-of-violence aura throws things off a bit.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Various rumors about the college add to its aura of exclusivity.
—Literary Hub, 29 July 2025
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Gary Knight, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
This season’s cast includes a professional bull rider, event curator, marketing manager, AI consultant, aura painter, attorney and a dungeon master, among others.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Neeson’s surly, simmering kettle-of-violence aura throws things off a bit.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Various rumors about the college add to its aura of exclusivity.
—Literary Hub, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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Definitely visit Namba to get a real taste of Osaka's high-energy, high-wattage atmosphere.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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His introspective works would range from stories of ordinary life to more overt surrealism, their atmospheres tinged with dreaminess, eroticism and mysterious tensions.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
17 Aug. 2025
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China unveiled a new national energy law at the beginning of 2025 to coordinate its many energy-centric efforts.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Pets also often develop fever and swollen lymph nodes, and may also have low energy or lose their appetites.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
7 Aug. 2025
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This cooling effect can also reduce air conditioning costs for homes and buildings.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
16 Aug. 2025
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Sky glow happens when light reflects off haze and dust particles in the air, creating a diffuse glow that washes out the night sky.—
Harold Wallace,
Space.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.—
Clarissa Wei,
Bon Appétit,
16 Sep. 2024
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Those with strong qi, who can learn to channel it, make for fierce, skilled warriors.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
5 Sep. 2020
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Tasting through five different wines (see tasting notes at end), I was struck by the heady perfumed aromas of each wine along with the velvety tannins and very long seamless finish with a touch of minerality.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Its profile includes: Flavor: The flavor of coriander seeds is described as warm and nutty, with a citrusy aroma.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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This shared spirit between Magnolia Pearl and brands like Foreign Tongues as well as other artisan-first labels points to a rising current in fashion—a rejection of disposability, trend-chasing, and mass-production-at-all-costs.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Festivities will finish with a lantern lighting ceremony at around 8 p.m. Six stone lanterns and paper lanterns will be released on the Japanese Garden pond and the Frog Pond so that, according to the tradition, spirits can return to their resting places.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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The smells that inspire the fragrance mastermind at Hermès By Linda Wells Photo-Illustration: Chop Choppish Shop Read On Machine-Head Slumber Party New cutting-edge earbuds block noise and lull you to sleep.—
Jeanne Malle,
Air Mail,
7 Aug. 2025
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Complaints from parents about the smell from the construction first came at the Meet the Teacher event, and a preliminary air quality test was conducted on Aug. 1, which showed elevated levels of compounds in the air that could potentially be harmful.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Look at the discreet entrances and hushed ambience of first-class airport lounges.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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How much natural light pours in from windows can make or break a space’s ambience.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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