nimbi

noun

variants or nimbuses
plural of nimbus
1
as in auras
a special quality or impression associated with something fans are inevitably disappointed when the nimbus of glamour about their favorite celebrity turns out to be an illusion

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2
as in glories
an artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage the nimbi for the sculpted figures around the exterior of the church are simple disks about the saints' heads

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  1. auras
  2. glories
  3. airs
  4. smells
  5. atmospheres
  6. feels
  7. aromas
  8. feelings
Noun
  • The Melbourne duo taps into trip-hop’s essential strangeness on its latest album, trading the genre’s boilerplate languor for dejected moods, menacing auras, and slippery, all-consuming bass.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As the tiny village fell into disrepair and the locals forgot about the gas-station man and his quirky hobby, stories of hauntings and spooky auras became commonplace.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • Eva Marie Saint, a revered actress whose two preeminent performances — On the Waterfront and North by Northwest — encapsulated the glories of the 1950s’ Hollywood studio system, died on Tuesday.
    — Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The glories of some former age may be lamented, and our sympathies directed to parties judged righteous or wronged.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of glories
Noun
  • Her work there earned her a Gotham TV Award nomination; Season 2 of The Studio airs next year.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The tournament, while not officially sanctioned as an ATP event, features some of the top players in the world vying for millions of dollars and airs live on Netflix.
    — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of airs
Noun
  • This past June, a fire east of downtown in a massive frozen-food warehouse caused weeks of foul smells and frustration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Well, that may soon be a thing of the past, as scientists have figured out a way to transmit smells over the internet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • The world’s first legged inspection robot for explosive atmospheres is now set to be delivered to its customers.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This Mount Rushmore represents a good mix of four different kinds of food and dining experiences, with different menus, atmospheres, and themes.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • And then there’s the feels-like-being-trapped-inside-a-tuba Digger.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The feels-like temperature was 105 degrees, with umpires chugging water between innings and fans shielding their heads with giveaway towels on a cloudless day.
    — Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of feels
Noun
  • Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Candle Candles make the best holiday gifts for anyone on your list, especially those of us who like to stay home and enjoy their invigorating aromas.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Ethanol from alcoholic drinks, limonene from citrus, and diacetyl from buttery aromas are some of the VOCs that can produce these reactions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • But at least, in this instance, it comes fueled by feelings more acutely personal than mere individual glory.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Yes, some events do occur, which, yes, cause many of these characters to feel a variety of feelings against a colorful array of settings.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of feelings
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