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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 tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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
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
People read auras and palms, too.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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
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
People read auras and palms, too.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auras
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But in successful experiments in the fall of 2025, scientists re-created the conditions present at the birth of planets, complete with simulacra of magma and miniature hydrogen atmospheres.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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It was previously believed that extremely tiny objects in space were incapable of hosting atmospheres.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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If ultraheavy nuclei contribute significantly at the highest energies, future data should indicate a composition heavier than iron.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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But the mix of both energies of these authentic polar opposites worked well together to keep the crowd laughing.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Moisture and residue trapped in the rubber seal can lead to mold and unpleasant smells that transfer to clean clothes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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As such For Rest, which features hinoki and Turkish rose are hits here while in Seoul, cleaner smells are more popular.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Vitello said postgame that Koss’ helmet cracked as a result of the bean ball, but Koss was in good spirits after the game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Right now, spirits are high because the overall box office is trending 16% ahead of last year, according to Comscore.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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When the Moon enters Taurus, simple words give your feelings somewhere safe to land.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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But with Ben White down injured after 26 minutes and forced off, Arsenal’s season depended on Arteta and his gut feelings again.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Piano notes play over speakers – farmers say the vibrations help the buds bloom evenly.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Ajax trials during 2019-20 were temporarily halted after soldiers complained that excessive vibrations were causing hearing loss.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
1 May 2026
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By preparing traditional Slovenian dishes, my mother filled our home with delicious aromas but also connected Barron to his heritage.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Try clean citrus scents like lemon and bergamot, or something a bit more herbaceous like rosemary or basil, to complement kitchen aromas.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Trueno spoke to Rolling Stone about his love for contrasting moods, his collaboration with emerging rapper Milo J, and the downtime rituals that keep his sanity intact.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Musgraves’s core concern on Middle of Nowhere is reaching a place of self-sufficiency and contentment untangled from the worry of navigating others’ bad moods.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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“Auras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auras. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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