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
That’s the aura, that’s the energy, that’s the vibration.
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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 May 2025
Located on the upper floor of the Aventura Mall, earthy tones and natural touches gave the space an inviting, tranquil aura.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 16 May 2025
Fashion Meets Entertainment As independent films compete for financing in a rapidly evolving landscape, fashion brands have stepped into the breach by becoming producers, cementing their cultural aura and solidifying their relationships with key talents, from actors to directors.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 May 2025
Located on the upper floor of the Aventura Mall, earthy tones and natural touches gave the space an inviting, tranquil aura.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 16 May 2025
Fashion Meets Entertainment As independent films compete for financing in a rapidly evolving landscape, fashion brands have stepped into the breach by becoming producers, cementing their cultural aura and solidifying their relationships with key talents, from actors to directors.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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The Sacramento Bee reached out to energy experts to find out the answer: Does setting my thermostat to 78 degrees actually save me money?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Though the final legislation will likely mirror broad elements of the deal brokered by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), GOP senators are hammering out differences over deeper budget cuts, Medicaid provisions, clean energy incentives, and more.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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The first Trump administration stacked the EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, which advises EPA on setting health-protective air quality standards, with opponents of environmental regulation, including people connected to industries the EPA regulates.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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On smoky days, experts recommend limiting outdoor activity, using air purifiers if available and keeping windows closed.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 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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This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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That’s all thanks to the Maillard reaction, which occurs when sugars interact with the amino acids of proteins to create new, delicious flavors and aroma compounds, and also heightens the umami.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties are now symbols of neglect, where economic despair has replaced the industrious and seemingly indomitable spirit that had once defined them.—
Daniel A.C. McBride,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
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As actual spirits, released from their corporeal form, or visions conjured up by the eyes or minds of those who see them—or something else?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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Being in nature offers them plenty of exercise and a world of exciting new smells to explore.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Off odors or taste: If the jam has a sour or fermented smell or off-taste, it should be discarded.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Craft cocktails like the Cloud Nine, Eclipse Martini and Sundown Spritz channel the sky-high ambience, while the food menu offers a range of trans-Pacific shareables, appetizers and entrees.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Still, the highlight of a trip just might be a visit to Chora, the capital village two miles from the resort, to soak up the ambience or take a cooking class with Yia Yia Irene, the owner of Irene’s Restaurant, which has fed the island for over 70 years.—
Jinnie Lee Laura Regensdorf Elissa Suh Roxanne Fequiere,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Aura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aura. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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