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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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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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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

Definition of auras

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Every serious soccer nation has had one – a confluence of young stars all peaking at the right time to take the team to new glories.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
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

Definition of glories

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Evans notes that in many BIPOC communities, the deepest cultural work happens after the content airs, in the conversation, the remixing, the reinterpretation that current tools don't track.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The episode airs July 7 on Investigation Discovery and will also stream on HBO Max.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of airs

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Misting systems also are being used on the exterior to reduce smells from the rotting food, while air quality monitoring is continuing in eight locations.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
And if mess is your main concern, a garage or outdoor setup keeps food smells and spills out of the house entirely.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of smells

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The feels-like temperature was 103 degrees ahead of the match, prompting many men to go shirtless outside the gates and a few to dunk their heads in a reflecting pool by the main entrance.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
The area is expecting to see a high of 93 degrees on July 4 with a feels-like temperature close to 100.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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