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
  • Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 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
  • This development comes as Red Sox fans might reflect on past glories, including Pomeranz's time with the team.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • The handwritten sign on the cooler, extolling the glories of bottarga, is your first hint that Bottega Gabriele’s Italian bona fides run deep.
    Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • But on September 16, right after the Reacher finale airs, Amazon will put all eight episodes of Neagley online.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC (check your local listings), with episodes also streaming on Hulu.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026
  • Pick a spot with partial shade, good drainage, wind protection and enough distance from the house to avoid smells and noise.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Ricard is no stranger to raucous softball atmospheres.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
  • Each smell is said to elicit different atmospheres.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The feels-like temperatures in South Florida on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
    Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Extreme feels-like temperatures are also more frequent on every continent, the new research shows.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The nose kicks off with a kick of Calvados, and early aromas include poached pears and apple jelly.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Pets can have a positive impact on our mood by reducing feelings of anxiety and sadness.
    Yvonne Villasenor, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
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“Nimbi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbi. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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