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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The lush orchestrations of Schwartz’s tunes give the movie expansive aural dimensions to match its visuals, and the use of underscoring is superb, picking up musical themes that nod back to the previous film.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
With lyrics in 13 languages across 18 tracks and nods to musical traditions spanning everything from flamenco to opera, Spanish pop star Rosalía's new album, ‘Lux,’ is an aural feast.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Nov. 2025
Adding to the aural equation were the sonic elements beyond music.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 15 Nov. 2025
Film, where top composers, songwriters and pop stars delight industry voters with their aural wares from some of the biggest, and most interesting, movies of the year.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
With lyrics in 13 languages across 18 tracks and nods to musical traditions spanning everything from flamenco to opera, Spanish pop star Rosalía's new album, ‘Lux,’ is an aural feast.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Nov. 2025
Adding to the aural equation were the sonic elements beyond music.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 15 Nov. 2025
Film, where top composers, songwriters and pop stars delight industry voters with their aural wares from some of the biggest, and most interesting, movies of the year.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aural
auditory
Adjective
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Case in point, some kids are visual or auditory learners who discover by seeing or hearing.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Because environment also plays a role, visual and auditory cues provide powerful prompts.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Aural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aural. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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