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
  • Yankee Candle Sugared Cinnamon Apple Scented Candle Fill your home with the smells of the season and grab this delightful Yankee Candle while it’s marked down.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • For especially tough smells, Ek said to apply a paste of baking soda and water.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As long as the sport was going to allow all the Astros’ October glories to stand, Springer was impossible to leave off this team.
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The movie is about the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her 2024 Blueprint has aromas of pink grapefruit, lemon zest, and Granny Smith apple with flavors of tangerine, lemon blossom, and Fuji apple.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Honey ginger chicken with brown rice is easy to make and your home will be filled with aromas that hint of warmth and coziness.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • People read auras and palms, too.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The new Pop-Tarts will have 10 grams of protein per serving in different flavors such as brown sugar cinnamon, strawberry, and blueberry.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The region’s cool climate, long sunny days, and well-draining soils create the ideal conditions for producing crisp, aromatic wines with vibrant fruit flavors.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The episode airs on the 50th anniversary of the late-night show's 1975 premiere.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The show will be available to stream with a regular Hulu subscription Sunday, the day after a new episode airs.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This one will give you all the feels and some hard-hitting action.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
  • By the time Megan seizes control of the reins at the film’s close, the abrupt denouement feels jarringly disconnected rather than organic to the storytelling.
    Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And though Urban’s feelings about Kidman’s movies could have certainly played a part, there are other—bigger—rumors floating around.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2025
  • There’s no question that midlife women deal with so much, and feelings of overwhelm and sadness are understandable.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Nimbi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbi. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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