auras

noun

Definition of aurasnext
plural of aura
1
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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2
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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  1. energies
  2. vibrations
  3. aromas
  4. moods
Noun
  • Visitors often meditate here, seeking both reflection and inspiration in the balanced energies of the canyon.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Mercury will also meet with Saturn in a sobering trine, urging us to remain focused and clear of deceptive energies.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of energies
Noun
  • And a change in the alert mode from audible alerts, that drivers often considered annoying, to greater use of haptic alerts, like seat or steering wheel vibrations instead, is also thought to account for some of the growing acceptance and higher activation rates for systems.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Through positive reinforcement the collar gently encourages the dog to stay within the boundaries as set in the app, using a variety of sounds and vibrations that simulate touch.
    Anne Easton, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of vibrations
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  • Enchanting rose oil and cinnamon stick aromas lead into a velvety texture with red cherry compote intermixed with a very elegant chalky minerality note with an expressive prolonged finish with an impressive delineation of the aromas and flavors.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • We were taken aback by the remarkable balance this dram strikes; a bargain between sandalwood aromas, creamy vanilla textures, and a chili pepper palate.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • Spotify recently released its AI Playlist tool to more countries, which allows listeners to type prompts and create new collections of songs that match moods, themes, and even emoji.
    Tyler Hayes, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Ultimately, what matters most to Omar is making versatile music for different moods.
    Richy Rosario, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of moods
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