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
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.
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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
Nothing beats cuteness except watching violence be enacted upon the cuteness; like an aural Happy Tree Friends, Skulls tosses pom-poms of fuzz into the sky then desecrates them.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 17 Dec. 2025
But as long as as the indefatigable Warren continues to cast her aural spells, the music industry will have a devoted caretaker.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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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
Nothing beats cuteness except watching violence be enacted upon the cuteness; like an aural Happy Tree Friends, Skulls tosses pom-poms of fuzz into the sky then desecrates them.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 17 Dec. 2025
But as long as as the indefatigable Warren continues to cast her aural spells, the music industry will have a devoted caretaker.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aural
auditory
Adjective
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This concept was prevalent at this year's flower show, with many designers incorporating water features into their displays, from a simple dripping fountain to more formal pools, engaging visitors' auditory senses.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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So that kind of auditory element really excited me just as an audience member reading the screenplay for the first time.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Aural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aural. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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