Synonyms of aureole

aureole

noun

ˈȯr-ē-ˌōl 

variants or aureola

as in glory

an artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage

the white marble sculpture of the saint in the throes of divine ecstasy is strikingly offset by a gilt aureole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glory
• halo
• aura
• nimbus
• corona
• starburst
• sunburst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aureole

It is bordered by hummocky deposits, called aureoles, that were formed by landslides from the mountain. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025

Jacob knew from photographs the goblin face, the aureole of whitening hair. — Lan Samantha Chang, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023

One image, Imogen, has the model’s head encircled with flora like an aureole composed of twiggy branches, foliage, and wildflowers. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2020

However, if the region was made up of ice, De Blasio says, then ice should be present around the western edge of the aureole. — Nola Taylor Redd, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2020

Dark wood stain applied in the center of three interlocking aureole forms gives one floor-sculpture the appearance of a giant bouquet of Van Gogh’s sunflowers — a symbol of happiness now bloated and earthbound. — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, 14 June 2018