karma

noun

ˈkär-mə How to pronounce karma (audio)
Definition of karmanext
as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something as the site of a string of failed businesses, the building definitely had bad karma

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Recent Examples of karma Her concept of gravity draws on both East and West, on karma and original sin. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 From there, consider thrift store karma. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026 The American men appear to love playing in Seattle and who can blame whatever karma surrounds the national squad here. — David Close, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 Believe in karma, basketball gods or neither. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for karma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for karma
  1. aura
  2. atmosphere
  3. smell
Noun
  • But the documentary, to a fault, mirrors the Deadheads’ rambling aura and general absence of structure.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • Even President Obama made a #VoteIRL video, lending the campaign an aura of official civic endorsement.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
Definition of aura
Noun
  • The atmosphere may seem a little less colorful and little less festive.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • There’s more of a bar atmosphere during late nights, but the food is amazing.
    — Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • Keep refrigerated foods cold, store leftovers promptly and always check for signs of spoilage such as an off smell, mold or changes in texture.
    — LeeAnn Weintraub, Oc Register, 25 July 2026
  • For example, the company has surrounded the building with odor control sprayers, applied odor neutralizer to the waste multiple times a day, and wrapped the building where possible to contain the smell, according to a statement.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of smell

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