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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
People read auras and palms, too.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auras
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The Aztecs make their second trip to Phoenix in a month, this time to face controversial new conference member GCU in one of the nation’s most raucous home-court atmospheres.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, The Rite delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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While the full moon may have some mixed energies, with the planets crisscrossing in all sorts of ways, the key now is to focus on being grounded, balanced and centered as much as possible.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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And Farrell’s performance changes constantly, caught in the competing energies of the story.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Its natural deodorizing properties help neutralize the unpleasant smells associated with pets, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Between the sounds, the smells and the watchable crowd, the neighborhood was happening.—
Ken Perrotte,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cushla’s world is full of defiant spirits, including her mother, a woman struggling with addiction who spends most of her days bound to her living room and the bottom of a bottle.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead, online engagement, which includes official website traffic and social media interactions, provides real-time insight into public excitement and feelings.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Venus in Scorpio escalates emotional feelings around your financial security and safety.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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They have been documented vibrating quickly in windy conditions and slower in mild weather, and these vibrations can provide scientists with valuable insights about a cactus’s internal structure.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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In conventional superconductors, these pairs are weakly bound and formed through vibrations in the atomic lattice.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Your family will come home to delicious aromas wafting through the house from this classic slow-cooker Mississippi Pot Roast.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tea lovers will love indulging in the flavors and aromas of these 24 black, green, oolong, white, and herbal teas from Vahdam Tea.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lilleaas makes clear, though, that Agnes is exquisitely attuned to the shifting moods of her less stable sibling.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even with the emotional whiplash of Edward's shifting moods, Pattinson channels a sober sincerity that's almost magnetic.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Auras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auras. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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