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 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.
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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
Covered in overlapping strands of brown twine-like cord, the century brown takes aural aesthetics to new heights without sacrificing audio quality.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
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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
Covered in overlapping strands of brown twine-like cord, the century brown takes aural aesthetics to new heights without sacrificing audio quality.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aural
auditory
Adjective
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Its brain likely became increasingly adapted for processing fine auditory information.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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“Aural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aural. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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