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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
fans are inevitably disappointed when the nimbus of glamour about their favorite celebrity turns out to be an illusion
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Recent Examples of nimbus
The silhouette of low domes and pencil-thin minarets piercing a nimbus of pale sky above was the continent of Asia.
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New York Times, 12 May 2022
That's maybe the blessing and the curse of Plaza: the fact that the couple's real-life union subsumes the play or at least hovers above and around it in nearly every moment, a golden nimbus of celebrity.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2022
Although the ambiguity dissipates in the measures that follow, a nimbus of uncertainty persists.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022
They were time-stamped by their hair styles and clothing as citizens of the 1970s and ’80s, but they were made eternal by their direct gazes, formal poses and the nimbus of light with which Ms. Rivera surrounded them.
—New York Times, 4 June 2021
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New York Times, 12 May 2022
That's maybe the blessing and the curse of Plaza: the fact that the couple's real-life union subsumes the play or at least hovers above and around it in nearly every moment, a golden nimbus of celebrity.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2022
Although the ambiguity dissipates in the measures that follow, a nimbus of uncertainty persists.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022
They were time-stamped by their hair styles and clothing as citizens of the 1970s and ’80s, but they were made eternal by their direct gazes, formal poses and the nimbus of light with which Ms. Rivera surrounded them.
—New York Times, 4 June 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nimbus
Noun
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Sunglasses on and joint in hand, Scott sauntered out alongside Uso with the aura of a ’90s wrestler — a picture-perfect moment for both stars.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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László has this aura around him and the confidence of a genius and the arrogance of a genius.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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When Hurricane Katrina devastated the area in 2005, the city worked quickly to clean up the beach, restoring the sand to its former soft and white glory.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Flying high as Super Bowl LIX champions, Philadelphia Eagles fans have already experienced title glory once this season.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The four-mile-long stretch of sand is often uncrowded, boasting a quiet atmosphere for ultimate relaxation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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These worlds would naturally lack thick atmospheres from the start, leading to a rocky composition.—
Dakotah Tyler,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
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In another post, Holmes shared photos of three young women whose afros radiated like halos in front of Magnificent Brothers Barber & Beauty Salon #2 in Watts in 1969, beckoning natives to the comments.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The halo, known as an Einstein ring, encircles a galaxy 590 million light-years away, considered close by cosmic standards.—
Gqlshare,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2025
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The software can be fixed either through an over the air update or at a dealer, free of charge.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The fabric is incredibly smooth and light, which keeps air flowing and prevents chafing.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
17 Feb. 2025
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Jacob knew from photographs the goblin face, the aureole of whitening hair.—
Lan Samantha Chang,
Harper's Magazine,
14 Aug. 2023
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Like his crossed legs, Cannon’s head and upper torso are framed in flickering swipes of green, as if this is a depiction of a holy man surrounded by an incandescent aureole.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Dec. 2022
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“Nimbus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimbus. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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