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
  • Future Fuel is a 47-year old specialty chemicals firm with a focus on the development of sustainable energies.
    John Navin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • All roads lead through China in terms of its supply chain across low-carbon energies and low-carbon generation technologies.
    Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of energies
Noun
  • Depending on the intensity, duration and sequence of those vibrations, sensations such as being tapped, stroked or squeezed can be simulated.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While scientific research has yet to confirm the effects of crystal healing, many believe crystals carry distinct energetic vibrations formed over time within the Earth.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of vibrations
Noun
  • The height of the stems allows some lovely swirling to happen in your glass and releases a lot of the wine’s vital aromas.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There are expressive aromas ranging from spearmint and basil to honey and ginger.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • Multiple restaurants play to different moods, from casual bites to serious gastronomy.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Few shoes can take you from day to night and match most ensembles and moods, but these ones truly can.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of moods
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