1
as in atmosphere
a special quality or impression associated with something
the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it
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as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura
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Recent Examples of aura
The prevalence of migraines with aura in women may be as high as 10%, according to 2020 research.
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Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 17 Apr. 2025
In videos and photos on social media, Leake, now in his early fifties, had the aura of an elder-statesman goth punk.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
The overwhelming majority of those games have not carried the aura of a special occasion in the way UEFA Champions League or Copa Libertadores fixtures can in Europe and South America.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Old-fashioned names are encouraged, as are dramatic monikers that cultivate an aura of mystery and intrigue.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
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Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 17 Apr. 2025
In videos and photos on social media, Leake, now in his early fifties, had the aura of an elder-statesman goth punk.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
The overwhelming majority of those games have not carried the aura of a special occasion in the way UEFA Champions League or Copa Libertadores fixtures can in Europe and South America.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Old-fashioned names are encouraged, as are dramatic monikers that cultivate an aura of mystery and intrigue.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
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When our planet interacts with that rubble river, those comet bits race through Earth's atmosphere at high speeds: 41 miles (66 km) per second, to produce the shooting star effect.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Even the ultra-competitive summer atmosphere on the island of Santorini—a 40-minute ferry from Ios—mellows at this time of year.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Combs’s full-bodied vocal is a natural for this type of commanding track, while Zimmerman cranks up the vocal energy to another level.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alo Moves, Alo Yoga’s holistic wellness platform, has announced the launch of a new series designed to support the gut-brain connection aiming to help users reset for better digestion, energy and mood.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Spring is in the air – and so are seasonal allergies.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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How radar works Radar is commonly known for measuring the speed of cars, making weather forecasts and detecting obstacles at sea and in the air.—
Aly Fathy,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.—
Clarissa Wei,
Bon Appétit,
16 Sep. 2024
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Those with strong qi, who can learn to channel it, make for fierce, skilled warriors.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
5 Sep. 2020
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Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Servings: 12 Bring the fruity aroma and deeply comforting flavors of a classic banana bread to a new dessert, banana bread brownies.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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But Diaspora’s farm partner spent 15 years finding a way to grow cardamom in Kerala without pesticides while still maintaining maximum aroma and flavor.—
Mehrunnisa Wani,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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And even if Grandma can't be at a family gathering in person, her spirit lives on through her recipes.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Thousands of cheering, carol-singing fans will be sure to lift his spirits.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The smells, on the other hand, were intriguing—solvents, 3D printers, some other rapid prototyping, or maybe all of it all at once.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Many had grown accustomed to the solitude of death row, its stale smell and the frequent rants from inmates in mental health crisis.—
Hannah Wiley,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Light natural stone and warm woods add to the calming ambience, as does soft lighting.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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The group sizes are limited to six—although larger groups can request to book a private party or experience—and the ambience is very much reminiscent of a library.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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