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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
An ‘aura’ at Pine Crest His journey to this point is pretty surreal, too.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Will 2025 see a change to make the Magic Mouse look and feel like the aura of Apple promises?
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Points are assigned to actions that can increase the way people perceive you, AKA your aura points.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 29 Dec. 2024
Though the food has all the artfully prepared aura of a high-class restaurant, the menu is inspired by the traditional home cooking Al Motawa grew up with, and by her travels around Saudi Arabia and abroad.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Will 2025 see a change to make the Magic Mouse look and feel like the aura of Apple promises?
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Points are assigned to actions that can increase the way people perceive you, AKA your aura points.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 29 Dec. 2024
Though the food has all the artfully prepared aura of a high-class restaurant, the menu is inspired by the traditional home cooking Al Motawa grew up with, and by her travels around Saudi Arabia and abroad.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
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Fire tornadoes occur when intense wind combines with conditions in the atmosphere to produce clouds of smoke that reach 20,000 to 40,000 feet, Swain said.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
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The researchers suggest that these white lights arise due to a combination of heating in the ionosphere due to the surrounding aurora, as well as the chemiluminescence of some other gases in the atmosphere, possibly nitrogen dioxide.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ethics reform advocates say a vigorous commission is crucial in a state where politics and the energy industry are intertwined.Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
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These moves come after the U.S. Department of the Treasury released final rules for billions in tax credits for companies involved in making hydrogen in an effort to grow the clean energy industry.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Use a humidifier: Dry air in the home, especially at night, can increase the risk of dry mouth.Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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Reviewers point out that this set is easy to clean, and the air tight lids keep things fresh for longer.Melissa Epifano, People.com, 12 Jan. 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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Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Starbucks Single-Origin Ethiopia is a blonde roast coffee featuring ginger blossom aromas and notes of tangerine, lemon balm, and sweet dates.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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This shift in approach invites us to appreciate them on their own terms, free from the expectations of traditional spirits.Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
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Over 45 gallons of spirits, wine, and beer were served to 55 men in attendance.Christian Schneider, National Review, 9 Jan. 2025
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The stinging in my eyeballs from sweat and sunscreen mixes with the unmistakable smell of rotting flesh.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
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We were enveloped by the smell of smoke, but everything else felt normal.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Ellen and Anna’s corseted gowns and bonnets add to the period ambience, as do the men’s suits and fancy waistcoats and the rustic garb of the peasantry.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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The pistons, belts, and pulleys create the ambience of an engine room on a steamship, as clumps of fiber are separated and realigned into uniform fabric.Shane C Kurup, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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