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as in glory
an artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage a naturalistic depiction of Saint Peter that shows him as a humble fisherman and without the traditional halo

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halo

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verb

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Recent Examples of halo
Noun
Some species fan these plumes around their face to create a dark halo, then open their biofluorescent mouth for potential mates to appraise. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025 Other halo vintages in the last few decades that reached similar heights include 2007, 2013 and 2019. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Nine, the new album from Blink-182, a band forever associated with adolescence even though the members’ mean age is now 44, arrives haloed in that great teenage emotion: embarrassment. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2019 The landlady remains a cipher, and yet a faint aspect of loss haloes her. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2019 See All Example Sentences for halo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halo
Noun
  • The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
  • Despite this, there is one thing that Hogan did unbelievably well that many WWE Superstars have trouble matching to this day: his aura and presentation.
    Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • The Monaco Grand Prix — which is synonymous with glitz, glamour and glory — is building on the legacy and ties TAG Heuer has to the Principality of Monaco.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
  • The real story of this Europa League triumph — Tottenham’s first European trophy since the UEFA Cup in 1984 — was how Postecoglou navigated his way through an otherwise disastrous season to glory.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Some visited in the early morning hours. Cabrera, known throughout the clubhouse for his infectious smile, beamed at the sight of them.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 14 May 2025
  • However, after a couple of years working on the project, Molina ultimately wasn't the one to see it to the finish line, as he was beamed up to co-direct Coco 2 (after co-directing its 2017 predecessor).
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • All planets with atmospheres in the Solar System experience auroras, created by the interaction of magnetic fields with high-energy particles from the sun.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • At February’s European Film Market, Spanish companies reported an upbeat atmosphere despite the absence of major competition titles.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Initially, scientists believed these features might be flows of salty water or brine, which remained liquid long enough to travel down the aureole.
    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
Noun
  • Be sure the lid is tightly sealed to limit exposure to air, moisture, and bacteria.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
  • Some say the resulting Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs, which included an image of a bloody Trump defiantly throwing his first in the air, won him the election.
    M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • Spritz on just a little and polish with a rag or cloth to make the leaves of artificial plants shine, giving them the illusion of being real.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
  • During the show, military service members and their families are showcased, and a spotlight is shined on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
    Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025

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“Halo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halo. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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