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
On the pitch, for much of this season, Slot’s men looked near unbeatable but the aura has faded in recent weeks.
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Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
This attitude has helped to maintain an aura of mystery around Antoinism.
—Emilien Hofman (tr. Elettra Pauletto), The Dial, 20 Mar. 2025
The lingering fumes of attention and magical aura somehow still surround the oddball Rodgers like the cloud of dirt around Pig-Pen in the Peanuts comic strip.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Any positive vibe will be welcome and in stark contrast to the negative aura that engulfed last season’s NFC Championship reign.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
This attitude has helped to maintain an aura of mystery around Antoinism.
—Emilien Hofman (tr. Elettra Pauletto), The Dial, 20 Mar. 2025
The lingering fumes of attention and magical aura somehow still surround the oddball Rodgers like the cloud of dirt around Pig-Pen in the Peanuts comic strip.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Any positive vibe will be welcome and in stark contrast to the negative aura that engulfed last season’s NFC Championship reign.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
Noun
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But beneath driving rain and amid a thunderous atmosphere, the home side had staged a stirring fightback, scoring four goals without reply to seize control of their destiny in the competition.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Project Drawdown is renowned for identifying and promoting practical climate solutions to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Smirnov was sentenced to six years in prison in January after pleading guilty to lying to his FBI handler about the Biden family's ties to a Ukrainian energy company -- in addition to a series of unrelated tax fraud charges.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Wade scored 157 points over the last four games, all Heat wins, and turned in a damn-near-perfect performance in the elimination game, playing with relentless energy on both sides of the ball.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tsunoda then spent the second stint starting at the rear wing of Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin, again toiling in the dirty air.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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New Orleans, Louisiana, knows all there is to know about hot and humid air, which is why cocktail culture emphasizes refreshing beverages.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 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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These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant’s lushly landscaped garden is ready to seat as many as 1,000 customers, and the aromas of cheese enchiladas and fajitas—recipes perfected over 89 years—fill the air.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Afternoon Tea highlighting the spirit of Thailand is available at hotels in Bangkok, London at Park Lane and Singapore.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Derik Faye, alongside Richard Branson and Howard Schultz, embodies the spirit of triumph over circumstances, offering enduring lessons on navigating risk, embracing change, overcoming setbacks, adapting to sacrifice, and maintaining a realistic perspective.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the smell of desperation is still palpable, Axios Closer author Nathan Bomey writes.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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This scent can be used to mask the smell of peppers as well as tomatoes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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If the Beatles at Shea Stadium in ’65 was packed with shrieking teenage fans, the All Starrs at the Venetian incubated quite a different ambience about six decades later.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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On the Deck 7 Promenade, Masters of the Sea is one of the ship’s most popular, with a pub ambience and an extensive craft beer list, including three made in the ship’s own brewery.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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