aurora

noun

ə-ˈrȯr-ə How to pronounce aurora (audio)
Definition of auroranext
as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance a gorgeous pink aurora aroused us out of our slumber

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Recent Examples of aurora However, nights remain short for observers in the northern hemisphere and lingering twilight could make auroras harder to spot. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 July 2026 Keep in mind that summer's long daylight hours, coupled with the light of the waning Strawberry Moon, may make faint auroras harder to see. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 These events create giant rotating auroras that can span hundreds or even thousands of kilometers. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026 Still, auroras are notoriously fickle and can appear earlier or later depending on how the solar material interacts with Earth’s magnetic field. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aurora
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aurora
  1. sunrise
  2. day
  3. dawn
  4. morning
  5. morn
Noun
  • The new space is intended to hold free community programming, with potential activities including sunrise yoga, farmers markets, family movie nights, nonprofit events and cultural festivals.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Lorenzo Salgado Araujo worked for 35 years from sunrise to sunset to send all three of his American citizen sons to college.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of sunrise
Noun
  • But, over the past several weeks, 200 million barrels of oil came out of the strait — adding 17 days of supply, according to Lipow Oil Associates.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The hours between finishing work for the day and going out to dinner are the calm before the storm.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • Boston has thrived during a 14-2 surge that began June 25, when the Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 after not arriving home from Colorado until dawn due to a mechanical issue on their plane.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The lights, which cover about a mile of the pathway, operate from dusk to dawn.
    — Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
Definition of dawn
Noun
  • Acting attorney general Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing to serve as the nation’s top law enforcement officer continues Thursday morning, with testimony from supporters and critics.
    — Perry Stein, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of morning
Noun
  • The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
  • This gives me, in the parking lot the next morn, yet another opportunity to introduce myself to fellow travelers who possess jumper cables.
    — John Phillips, Car and Driver, 9 Jan. 2023
Definition of morn

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“Aurora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aurora. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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