nimbi

variants or nimbuses
Definition of nimbinext
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
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  • 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
  • Edna, that was a glorious question about glories!
    Ray Petelin, CBS News, 9 May 2026
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Noun
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Noun
  • Moisture and residue trapped in the rubber seal can lead to mold and unpleasant smells that transfer to clean clothes.
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Noun
  • But in successful experiments in the fall of 2025, scientists re-created the conditions present at the birth of planets, complete with simulacra of magma and miniature hydrogen atmospheres.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
  • It was previously believed that extremely tiny objects in space were incapable of hosting atmospheres.
    Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Noun
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    Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • When time with her feels threatened, even well-meaning offers can land the wrong way.
    Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Noun
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    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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    Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Noun
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    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
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“Nimbi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbi. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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