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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Deep red auras glow against a glossy black backdrop.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Labubus allowed fashion girlies to get nostalgic with their Birkins, the trad look swept social media’s most aesthetic corners, and the TikTok generation (following its near US ban) began farming its auras.—
Ella Graveney,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Thwarted and truncated directorial careers are among the depressing glories of the art of movies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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His joy to witness and contribute to its glories.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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How to watch the 2026 Golden Globe Awards The ceremony airs live on CBS.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The matchup airs on FDSSE, FDSOK, NBA TV, and WMC-TV.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Will baking soda remove urine or pet smells?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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Each one is overflowing with the familiar sights of families taking a passeggiata, or stroll, the aromatic smells of fresh pasta and pizza napoletana, and the musical sounds of the Italian language and its many regional dialects.—
Giovanna Caravetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2026
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While warm-toned light is key to making your space inviting and cozy, a smart lamp that offers a spectrum of colors is essential for encompassing a range of atmospheres.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Of the 150 or so exoplanet atmospheres studied to date, no others have possessed detectable molecular carbon.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The city has also issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert, which allows the city to activate resources and warming shelters for feels-like temperatures below 13 degrees.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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To many on the left, agreeing with the premise that regime change would be optimal feels like encouraging the start of another war in the Middle East.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2026
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Their Clau de Nell 2022 Cabernet Franc has aromas of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and black olive paste with flavors of red plum, roasted red peppers, and red currant sheathed in velvety tannins.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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Brews & Beans, where guests will learn to taste like a brewer or a roaster and come to understand how time, temperature and process create flavors, aromas and strengths.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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The show helps young viewers learn social skills like sharing, apologizing, and managing big feelings.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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Yet every year, this terrified little animal is subjected to loud announcers and noisy crowds and held up and waved around without any regard for his feelings, welfare, or instincts.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Nimbi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbi. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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