1
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
Longevity has allowed Kershaw to accumulate several historical achievements and franchise records whereas an aura of reverence still surrounds Koufax nearly six decades after throwing his final pitch in Game Two of the 1966 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
This wasn’t like paying someone to write a paper for you—there was no social friction, no aura of illicit activity.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Boy names for Scorpio Cassius: Cultivate an aura of mystery with this unique name.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Louis Vuitton has just as much aura, being the global leader.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
This wasn’t like paying someone to write a paper for you—there was no social friction, no aura of illicit activity.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Boy names for Scorpio Cassius: Cultivate an aura of mystery with this unique name.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Louis Vuitton has just as much aura, being the global leader.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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With its moody atmosphere and paranormal plots, the show offered something refreshingly different from the network's usual lighthearted fare.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Developed by Indigo Road Hospitality with interiors by B. Berry and architecture by Neil Stevenson, the hotel blends contemporary design with a spacious, residential atmosphere.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Carbohydrates are macronutrients that your body breaks down for energy.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Colombia) Set during Colombia’s 1992 energy crisis, following Ester and Leo, a couple whose road trip takes a tragic turn when Ester vanishes without explanation.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Body camera footage shows a red firework going up in the air near the canopy at Summit Park.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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According to the original brief, the first Liberty Lifter was to take to the air by no later than 2028.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 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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Bright, medium purple; rich aromas of black currant, black licorice, peppercorn, mocha and graphite.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The citrus notes are powerful and sharp; Joseph tasted calamansi and lemon zest, Kelsey tasted zingy lime, editorial operations manager Kate Kassin mentioned aromas of orange peel.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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The same spirit that saved my education, that ensures your holiday package arrives on time, could be written out of the equation altogether.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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There was no moment in the tournament that better captured the spirit of football and its role as an emotional release valve than when every member of the squad hounded Gray.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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On the other side of the pass, the smell of sulphur rises in white mist.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Rubber mulch may leach toxic chemicals into the soil and make your yard smell like hot tires.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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The memorable food here would be enough to bring me back, but the ambience is what really seals the deal.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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This unique outdoor lighting offers a stunning ambience while simultaneously keeping mosquitoes at bay.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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