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 The storm produced strong changes in Earth’s magnetic environment and pushed auroras to unusually low latitudes. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 From auroras lighting up the sky to a Harvest Moon, September has already delivered plenty of reasons to look up. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026 Remember, there is no specific time for auroras as solar-wind conditions are known to change quickly, so be sure to keep an eye on NOAA’s live aurora forecast. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Telegraph lines – still very new at the time – shorted out, and that night, bright auroras lit up the sky. — Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aurora
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aurora
  1. sunrise
  2. day
  3. dawn
  4. morning
  5. morn
Noun
  • Smoky incense is still a source of meditative calm and comfort, but it’s made more transparent and wearable this season by pairing it with florals or creamier woods—more like a sunrise yoga class than an old-school church.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Someone slaps a strip of medical tape across their lips, promises you deeper sleep, fewer snores and a sharper jawline by morning, then cuts to a dreamy sunrise shot.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunrise
Noun
  • The last polls before election day have given Eisenkot’s Yashar presumed coalition a lead of about two to six seats over Netanyahu’s ruling coalition, according to three of Israel’s main broadcasters.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This September 25 concert was Lui’s record release event for Instant Validation, which came out that same day via Asthmatic Kitty Records.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • The arrests followed a dawn shootout, and all three men were wounded, officials said.
    — Omar Akour, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Around dawn a fiber optic stand that flickered light was turned on and everyone gathered held a moment of silence in memories of Noel.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of dawn
Noun
  • Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal arrived at a polling station in Jerusalem on Tuesday morning to cast their votes.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Brand arrived once again at London’s Southwark Crown Court this morning with wife Laura Gallacher.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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