Synonyms of karma

karma

noun

ˈkär-mə 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aura
• atmosphere
• smell
• aroma
• air
• sense
• feel
• flavor
• mood
• halo
• feeling
• climate
• ambience
• patina
• temper
• odor
• vibration(s)
• nimbus
• spirit
• note
• romance
• mystique
• sensation
• image
• illusion
• aureole
• characteristic
• trait
• property
• attribute
• notion
• tone
• peculiarity
• suggestion
• character
• genius loci
• semblance
• overtone
• picture
• color
• mark

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of karma

Costco's big changes to some parking lots The corporate honchos at Costco know all this bad parking karma can curb enthusiasm for shopping there. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026

The Guardians' Team Store also pledged game day proceeds, hoping this act of generosity brings good karma as the team vies for a playoff spot. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The president quickly took a victory lap, but the karma is not great. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Her concept of gravity draws on both East and West, on karma and original sin. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026