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as in atmospheres
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 energies
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 auras
The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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
The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 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
Venus in Capricorn opposes Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, energizing our auras.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
The story, following a retired widower whose insomnia gives him the ability to see auras, is set in Derry, and the shadow of IT hangs over it.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
People read auras and palms, too.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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
The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 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
Venus in Capricorn opposes Jupiter retrograde in Cancer, energizing our auras.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
The story, following a retired widower whose insomnia gives him the ability to see auras, is set in Derry, and the shadow of IT hangs over it.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
People read auras and palms, too.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auras
Noun
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Until sound effects, tones, and grating atmospheres rub right up against the dialogue.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s unfortunate, as a number of important phenomena, from the earliest galaxies to the features of exoplanet atmospheres, are only detectable at infrared wavelengths.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Above energies of ~100 GeV, electroweak symmetry was restored.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the observed energies simply cannot be explained by the conventional model.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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In fact, there are a wide variety of strong smells, including garlic and many essential oils, that may also repel ants in your home.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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These dishes will fill your kitchen with fun sounds and mouthwatering smells.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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The voyage’s final night includes a spirits tasting under the Lyngen Alps at Aurora Spirit, the world’s northernmost distillery, and accommodation in its fjord-side cabins.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus to your feelings and responses.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Violence can come from feelings of powerlessness and desperation.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ajax trials during 2019-20 were temporarily halted after soldiers complained that excessive vibrations were causing hearing loss.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
1 May 2026
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The purpose of manganese in the region below the aculeus, the team speculates, is probably to improve the flexibility and absorption of vibrations.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Their 2022 Bullnose Syrah is inky purple in the glass with aromas of violet, black cherry, and cherry cola.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Over time, this will dull the flavors, flatten the aromas, and shorten the beer's shelf life.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those who live in climates with cold and rainy winters know that being stuck indoors can have a negative effect on moods.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
23 Apr. 2026
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Part of Jell-O’s appeal is the wide variety of flavors available, which can match many moods and seasons.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Auras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auras. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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