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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Punch up your summer manicure with rainbow-bright auras, color-shifting chrome, and vibrant blooming gel designs.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
1 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
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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
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But the trophies, the glories, the doubles, trebles and even more spectacular successes — six trophies, lest it be forgotten, in one year for Barca — tell only part of the story about why Pep Guardiola will be remembered among the genuine greats of his profession.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Audiences hold influence over how reality television is marketed, experienced and discussed, prompting franchises to communicate with viewers before, during and after a season airs.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Taskmaster airs on Channel 4 in the UK and the format has proven popular internationally, with numerous local versions up and running.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Then run the dishwasher according to our directions, first with vinegar to cut through grease and soap scum, then with baking soda to neutralize smells.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Harrison still evokes painterly fugues of light and pungent smells, but they’re offset by a growing bleakness, and there’s less humor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The overhaul is vast and ambitious, but aims to maintain the current capacity of 88,548 while preserving the spirit of the Swamp — the nickname Steve Spurrier bestowed on one of the best game-day atmospheres in college football.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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And while highs of 91 Friday, Saturday and Sunday are barely relief, the feels-like max will stay under the triple digits at 98.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The feels-like temps will soar into the triple digits, likely peaking in the mid to upper 100s across much of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.—
Nic Merianos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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What other mythology would even try to accommodate extending necks, water squirters, and intentionally unpleasant aromas?—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Its complexity of flavors and aromas is unique.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Does this man still have feelings for his ex?—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Because Evan is masking his own feelings.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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“Nimbi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbi. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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