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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
The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Labubus allowed fashion girlies to get nostalgic with their Birkins, the trad look swept social media’s most aesthetic corners, and the TikTok generation (following its near US ban) began farming its auras.
—Ella Graveney, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Venus in Capricorn opposes Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, energizing our auras.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
The story, following a retired widower whose insomnia gives him the ability to see auras, is set in Derry, and the shadow of IT hangs over it.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
These ghosts, which take the form of their dead friends, are mostly just goofy, with the shoddy special effects and glowy auras giving the whole thing a distinctly Haunted Mansion vibe; critically, the threat never feels real, which undermines any tension.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
People read auras and palms, too.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Labubus allowed fashion girlies to get nostalgic with their Birkins, the trad look swept social media’s most aesthetic corners, and the TikTok generation (following its near US ban) began farming its auras.
—Ella Graveney, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Venus in Capricorn opposes Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, energizing our auras.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
The story, following a retired widower whose insomnia gives him the ability to see auras, is set in Derry, and the shadow of IT hangs over it.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
These ghosts, which take the form of their dead friends, are mostly just goofy, with the shoddy special effects and glowy auras giving the whole thing a distinctly Haunted Mansion vibe; critically, the threat never feels real, which undermines any tension.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
People read auras and palms, too.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auras
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Without spoken language to narrate, relying only on vocal reactions, noises, and music to mark atmospheres and culminating moments, we were challenged from pre-production to find more graphic narrative solutions, starting with the storyboards, character design and background art.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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At a depth of one mile, a column of water naturally provides the 160 atmospheres of pressure required for the reactor to function, which eliminates the need for massive and expensive surface pressure vessels.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Suddenly, all energies converge to one single purpose, and everything is just more on point.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Celebrate with an activity that allows for big release of energies, something athletic or competitive; a sedentary pleasure could lead to discord.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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To get rid of those smells, check for leaks and make repairs.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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People described different smells in different areas — from Bloomingdale to Roselle to Addison and Wood Dale, even to Buffalo Grove and the Wisconsin border.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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While spending several thousand dollars on a Scotch was not unheard of, this was the first time an American whiskey company offered a rare blend that rivaled other spirits from around the world.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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When feelings have room to breathe, all kinds of bonds between people can grow!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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And this is true even if your feelings have been hurt.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Shop Amazon's best-selling pet products under $50 A gentle, low-noise nail grinder that keeps paws trimmed without stress or vibrations—ideal for sensitive dogs.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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As temperature rises, these vibrations intensify, creating a more chaotic, more resistant barrier that paradoxically hardens the metal’s surface against high-speed stress.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Garnet to the eye, this stunning wine opens with aromas of tobacco leaf, Luxardo cherry, red plum, and black raspberry with just a whiff of minerality and graphite.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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Schedule time with a challenging book, as fresh ideas can soothe moods and moderate your protective instincts.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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And Roger Goula’s original score is a marvel of shifting moods, groaning and mechanical at times, ineffably tender at others.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Auras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auras. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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