Thesaurus results for AURAS

auras

noun

plural of aura

as in atmospheres

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 energies

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 auras Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing. — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026 Pink auras over a white base mingle with colorful gemstones, while black accent nails, 3D stars, and swirling details make every finger feel like its own tiny work of art. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 The Boston Celtics’ rivalry with the Lakers gets juice from their contrasting auras. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Connecticut reported 12 clinical cases of Candida auras infection in 2024, according to CDC data. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026 The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Unique, elegant, and with a touch of darkness—the names on this list are all inspired by the haunting atmospheres of Gothic literature and cinema.

— Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026
As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

Pairing Swastika and Tenzin gives us two performers coming from very different cinematic and cultural energies, and that tension is part of what makes the film so exciting.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Lich, who was tried and convicted in connection with the protests and is still under house arrest, has shifted her energies to Alberta separatism.

— Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of energies

Noun

Fossum notes that veterinarians sometimes use odor as a diagnostic clue because certain skin conditions produce distinctive smells.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
De Anda’s neighbors recalled hearing — and reporting to local authorities — barking and foul smells from the property, The Times reported in March.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of smells

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There was a famous movie in the ’80s called ‘The Entity,’ a horror movie where a woman is visited by spirits and has sex with them.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
These adaptogenics also cost as much, if not more, than alcoholic spirits, such as Three Spirit, which incorporates ingredients such as guayusa (stimulating effects), damiana (aphrodisiac effects) and valerian (stress-relieving effects).

— Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of spirits

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But the lingering resentments are probably rooted in your feelings about his grandfather – your brother – and the boy’s parents.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
My feelings about Dudamel as an interpreter have ranged from irritation at his turn-it-up-to-11 showiness to admiration for his ability to make listeners hear music afresh.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of feelings

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Lifepro's Rumblex has three powerful motors for oscillating, pulsating and lateral vibrations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Once the inspection is complete, it should be followed by a road test to check for unusual noises, vibrations, or drivability concerns.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of vibrations

Noun

Friday afternoon brought entertainment on 11 stages, a tempting hodgepodge of aromas from 50-plus food vendors and street tents filled with offerings from 125-plus artists as Oakland County’s 28-year tradition kicked off the first of four days.

— Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Macabeo adds floral aromas to the finished wine, while Xarel-lo adds body, and Parellada adds fruit flavors.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of aromas

Noun

Aina emphasized the importance of color in influencing moods and self-perception and aims to bring joy to people in a sometimes-frustrating world through the use of the sun and sunflower motifs.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2026
The fashion for the season similarly runs the gamut, touching on various moods and sartorial personalities in the process.

— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

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