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
Distortion is baked in at the atomic level; no sounds emerge without first passing through swathes of low-grit aural sandpaper.
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Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
The bwonnnngs on the soundtrack are an aural cliché now, but the whole delirious package still makes for one of the most thrilling movies of the 2010s.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 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
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Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
The bwonnnngs on the soundtrack are an aural cliché now, but the whole delirious package still makes for one of the most thrilling movies of the 2010s.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aural
auditory
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This profile on two post-production sound mixers reveals just how much can be done to improve your viewers’ auditory experience.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Add Engaging Visual Elements For a room meant to engage your auditory senses, visual elements still have an important place.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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“Aural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aural. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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