variants
or nimbuses
1
as in smells
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimbi
Noun
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New & Noteworthy Say goodbye to sticky skin and unpleasant smells!—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Step inside and be greeted by the earthy smells of the past, and you’ll be quickly transported back in time, to childhood or beyond.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since taking the reins as the CEO of its racing division in late 2016, Brown has overseen McLaren’s evolution from a team stuck in the shadow of past glories to one that now sits atop the F1 world once more.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature.—
Dan Chiasson,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Attractive light orange color; aromas of orange roses, persimmon and a hint of cardamon.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For the most delicious variety, food enthusiasts should follow the aromas to the most concentrated locations with bold gastronomic ambitions.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This recipe, which requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, brings the vibrant flavors of taco soup to life in one delicious recipe.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bottled at 50% ABV, the inaugural expression was praised for its vibrant tropical fruit notes and unexpected flavors like chocolate and dulce de leche, typically found in aged spirits.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How to watch The Rainmaker live without cable The Rainmaker airs on USA Network, which is available to stream on services like Sling TV.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Drew Barrymore Show airs weekdays on CBS.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the weekend, the Gemini Moon invites gentle retreat to integrate the feels.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
7 Sep. 2025
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As South Florida swelters under a heat advisory that warns of feels-like temperatures of 108, thoughts turn to the coming long Labor Day weekend.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Listen To Your Gut With Clarity Gut feelings are not mystical.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This innovative method produced the first instance of second sound in action, revealing heat waves rippling back and forth like acoustic vibrations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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By shining light onto molecules to analyze these vibrations, techniques such as infrared spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy can identify these molecules.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Sep. 2025
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