variants
or nimbuses
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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Noun
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Stripes, polka dots, and colorful auras make this summer’s coolest nail designs so easy to DIY (or minimize your time spent in the salon).—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 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
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The film tackles the challenge of making choices and the eventual reconciliation with the costs and glories of those decisions later in life.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
10 Dec. 2025
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The director, Clint Bentley, and the cinematographer, Adolpho Veloso, have composed a studiedly rapturous hymn to the American wilderness—to the scenic glories of babbling brooks, wispy cloud formations, and trees soaring majestically heavenward.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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More often, franchises communicate with audiences during and after a season airs.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Taskmaster airs on Channel 4 in the UK and the format has proven popular internationally, with numerous local versions up and running.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Then run the dishwasher according to our directions, first with vinegar to cut through grease and soap scum, then with baking soda to neutralize smells.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Harrison still evokes painterly fugues of light and pungent smells, but they’re offset by a growing bleakness, and there’s less humor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Patton’s judicious use of effects and vocal timbres maximizes the Avetts’ various mise-en-scène atmospheres.—
Jason Pettigrew,
SPIN,
11 June 2026
Noun
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In addition, the temps are back in the mid-90s Thursday and Friday, bringing the feels-like temps to 100 degrees, perhaps higher during the peak heating of the day.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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PatBO’s aesthetic feels particularly suited to those moments.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Each three-wick glass candle looks just like a real glass of hot coffee, but with sweet aromas that last much longer.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Nov. 2025
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Parents can prepare their children by being open and talking about feelings and emotions as situations arise.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Another taxpayer, Adolphus Sutherland, expressed his torn feelings.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Nimbi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbi. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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