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
  • Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.
    — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Pink auras over a white base mingle with colorful gemstones, while black accent nails, 3D stars, and swirling details make every finger feel like its own tiny work of art.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • The privileged hillside location is well removed from the crowds, yet Florence and all its Renaissance glories is a mere 20-minute ride on the complimentary shuttle bus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Both of them have erotic fixations with that original Miasma, which requires stepping back into the movie — and the glories of the disreputable genre itself.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of glories
Noun
  • Discourse in the group continues long after the show airs, with members keeping up with the contestants from past seasons via social media and clamoring for details about their lives.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Channels, Streaming Services NCAA football airs across a host of networks and accompanying streaming services (both live TV streamers and on-demand services).
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of airs
Noun
  • While most people associate range hoods with smoke and strong smells, their role goes beyond that.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The other special effects, like the spurts of air that shoot out of the headrests or the smells that waft throughout the theater, were few and far between during this screening.
    — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • This is important because gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn have vast atmospheres.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Volcanic Explosivity Index, or VEI, was created primarily for terrestrial eruptions and cannot be transferred directly to worlds with weaker gravity, thinner atmospheres, and different volcanic materials.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • Erik Neander, who as president of baseball operations is essentially in charge of how everyone involved feels, is expectedly optimistic.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Man, oh man, did the internet ever get hit in the proverbial feels by this one.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of feels
Noun
  • Their Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of tobacco leaf, fennel frond, black plum, and black raspberry.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • Both artists, Morris points out, were working in the context of World War II, and the owl’s ability to both burrow and take flight may have appealed to feelings of entrapment and a desire to escape.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh pasta, family recipes and the feelings of a cozy home are coming together at Charlotte’s newest Italian restaurant, opening this fall.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of feelings
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“Nimbi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbi. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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