nimbi

variants or nimbuses
plural of nimbus
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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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Noun
  • Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But above all, this page-turner by one of today’s great nonfiction writers is alert to the glories and terrors of daily inner life.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
  • Every serious soccer nation has had one – a confluence of young stars all peaking at the right time to take the team to new glories.
    Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Evans notes that in many BIPOC communities, the deepest cultural work happens after the content airs, in the conversation, the remixing, the reinterpretation that current tools don't track.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The episode airs July 7 on Investigation Discovery and will also stream on HBO Max.
    Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Misting systems also are being used on the exterior to reduce smells from the rotting food, while air quality monitoring is continuing in eight locations.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • And if mess is your main concern, a garage or outdoor setup keeps food smells and spills out of the house entirely.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • And the question is whether the planets even have atmospheres, because M dwarfs are quite active.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • The series already featured arguably the best atmospheric immersion in sports video games and the team has gone to great lengths to further sell us on college football atmospheres.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The feels-like temperature was 103 degrees ahead of the match, prompting many men to go shirtless outside the gates and a few to dunk their heads in a reflecting pool by the main entrance.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • The area is expecting to see a high of 93 degrees on July 4 with a feels-like temperature close to 100.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Black and oolong teas are not roasted, but oxidized to bring out different aromas.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Last but not least, Banana Blend, which centers around one of the most popular fruity aromas right now.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • The Hawks continued the good feelings from their Summer League outings in Salt Lake City.
    Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Ultimately, the reassurances about community resources and air quality failed to quell the fury inside the room as residents took the microphone during the Q&A section and repeatedly expressed feelings of betrayal and mistrust.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
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“Nimbi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbi. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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