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 His football outing on ITV was perfectly good value, even if there was the near-instant karma of an off-camera Brooklyn gale threatening to blow the set down. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 21 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 Last, similar to Slashdot, users can earn karma for the popularity of their links and comments. — Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for karma
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  1. aura
  2. atmosphere
  3. smell
Noun
  • The aura of the arena, the cheers from her friends and family.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • The prevailing motifs include Anglo-American boarding schools and college campuses, accoutrements with a romantic aura (billowing sleeves, melting candles), and analog artifacts (old compasses, monocles).
    — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
Definition of aura
Noun
  • The fire broke out June 17 and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
  • The interiors are fitted with the yard’s signature seascape windows, creating a light, airy atmosphere within.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • The smells are as intense as the colors of the tomatoes, strawberries, and lettuce from nearby farms.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Your sense of smell is wired directly to areas of the brain that regulate pain and alertness, which is why certain fragrances can trigger headaches in sensitive people.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
Definition of smell

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