inner light

noun

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as in light

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  1. light
  2. spirit
  3. soul
  4. nature
  5. energy
  6. orgone
  7. aura
  8. chi
Noun
  • After the bright lights of the Tour, Vollering returned to the countryside this week.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • ClearJet’s asset-light approach instead uses its orchestration layer to connect existing capacity across multiple providers, which Edison Partners identified as the company’s central advantage.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of light
Noun
  • The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Drinkwitz has said Hardy is in good spirits throughout his recovery, even having his son accompany him to rehab.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirit
Noun
  • But what made this particular family sing-along remarkable was that one of the lead voices belonged to soul legend Bobby Womack.
    — Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The man, despite the cold, hadn’t grabbed a jacket and didn’t seem to know a soul still left on the field.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of soul
Noun
  • His clubhouse presence and offensive output have carried the Nats thus far, and if the decision goes awry, both could be disrupted by the public nature of the in-season move.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The unusual nature of the case has attracted national attention and debate.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • Why people don’t like it Some residents are worried about how these sprawling energy farms will affect local soil, especially near farmland.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a kids water park for the more rambunctious members of the family to get their energy out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • The Food and Drug Administration questioned his claims about the orgone accumulator and believed that the device was a cover for more illicit activities.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 18 June 2021
Definition of orgone
Noun
  • Yet the aura of competence alone may carry Florida fans well into this fall.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to preserve their physical integrity and maintain their sacred aura.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of aura
Noun
  • Tai chi produces long-term sleep benefits comparable to cognitive behavioral therapy in middle-aged and older adults, though CBT works faster in the short term.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Treatments range from Chinese-inspired, correcting the flow of qi within the body, to Ayurvedic, rooted in India’s most ancient healing science.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Definition of chi
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