auras

plural of aura

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of auras As the tiny village fell into disrepair and the locals forgot about the gas-station man and his quirky hobby, stories of hauntings and spooky auras became commonplace. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026 They’re paired with 3D candy corn, shadowy auras, and slick chrome spiderwebs. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026 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 The Boston Celtics’ rivalry with the Lakers gets juice from their contrasting auras. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auras
Noun
  • Graveyards, which would seem haunted by definition, are popular destinations, and a few in the state are legendary for their eerie atmospheres and ghost sightings.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But these four films manage to create genuinely unnerving atmospheres of dread.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At higher energies, however, the signal began to level off, a behavior known as saturation.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These two energies don’t necessarily vibe, so doubts may creep in this morning.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago.
    — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Jonah himself is remaining positive while keeping his spirits up thanks to the love, support and encouragement of his family, friends and all those doctors and nurses who care so much for him.
    — Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The results are most effective when the lyrics are tight and embody the colorful feelings that Greene’s music often evokes.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • That and the two uniquely miserable Atlanta seasons under Morris’ guidance would normally be enough to gin up some bad feelings among the masses.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • These devices are important components of optical atomic clocks, which use the vibrations of atoms at optical frequencies to measure time.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • HapWare’s Aleye is a haptic wristband that relays nonverbal cues—a smile, a wave—in near-real time through a series of vibrations.
    — Derek Rose, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At the intimate, reservations-only Sala Gaspare, named for Campari’s founder, the drinks reimagine the aromas and ingredients that make up his iconic bitter.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Their 2021 Pogetto di Sopra Alleanza is exceptionally well made with aromas of vanilla, cherry, and red plum.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In garrulous moods, Daunt likes to impart advice for young travellers.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Setting the shifting moods expertly is Michael Giacchino’s score that nicely avoids the clichés of the genre(s) while still honoring them.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Auras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auras. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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