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nimbi

noun

variants or nimbuses

plural of nimbus

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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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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The Melbourne duo taps into trip-hop’s essential strangeness on its latest album, trading the genre’s boilerplate languor for dejected moods, menacing auras, and slippery, all-consuming bass.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
As the tiny village fell into disrepair and the locals forgot about the gas-station man and his quirky hobby, stories of hauntings and spooky auras became commonplace.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of auras

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Eva Marie Saint, a revered actress whose two preeminent performances — On the Waterfront and North by Northwest — encapsulated the glories of the 1950s’ Hollywood studio system, died on Tuesday.

— Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
The glories of some former age may be lamented, and our sympathies directed to parties judged righteous or wronged.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of glories

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Her work there earned her a Gotham TV Award nomination; Season 2 of The Studio airs next year.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
The tournament, while not officially sanctioned as an ATP event, features some of the top players in the world vying for millions of dollars and airs live on Netflix.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of airs

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Astronomers have cataloged more than 6,000 exoplanets and are examining the atmospheres of promising worlds for gases that could indicate biological activity.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
This Mount Rushmore represents a good mix of four different kinds of food and dining experiences, with different menus, atmospheres, and themes.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

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Indeed, Boyer’s lifework feels of another era both stylistically and philosophically.

— Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
This Thanksgiving, Tito’s is encouraging folks to enjoy time spent on the couch with the release of all-new comfy apparel and accessories meant to maximize those cozy feels.

— Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of feels

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These highly reactive products form rapidly, leading to significant oxidative damage, substantial browning, and off-flavors and aromas.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Nov. 2026
Their Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee is a Bordeaux-style blend and has aromas of black cherry, red raspberry, tobacco leaf, and crushed violet petals with silky tannins and flavors of blueberry, mocha, and cinnamon.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of aromas

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Since then, audiences have had a lot of passionate feelings about Depp.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
The former partners embark on a road trip, during which they’re forced to have some tough conversations, but still don’t really share their feelings for each other.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2026

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