aura

noun

ˈȯr-ə How to pronounce aura (audio)
Definition of auranext
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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2
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 Redolent of palo santo, leather, tobacco flowers, and patchouli, its invocation of campfire and church incense will keep the aura of sacred smoke around you all day. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026 Copycat protests sprang up in other major Indian cities—Kolkata, Mumbai and Patna—lending the Gen Z protests the aura of a nationwide youth resistance that would humble Modi and force his education minister to resign. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 Excellent and affordable Just 100 miles off Italy in the Mediterranean, Malta is a five-island nation with grand beaches, a temperate climate, low crime and an aura of intrigue. — William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The dark leather boots had a futuristic aura to them, with linear detailing and a wide knee-high shaft. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for aura
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aura
  1. atmosphere
  2. energy
  3. smell
  4. spirit
  5. aroma
  6. air
  7. ambience
  8. sense
Noun
  • As sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching the lunar surface, blue light is scattered away while red wavelengths continue onward, bathing the moon in pinkish, copper and crimson tones.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Consequently, the plant could potentially become net-negative—removing more CO₂ from the atmosphere than the entire system emits during its life cycle.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • Many agree that the surge in data centers, not Illinois clean energy law, is the primary cause of skyrocketing power prices across power grid operator PJM’s 13-state footprint.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Defensiveness extends conversations, weakens credibility and drains emotional energy that could have been directed toward solving problems.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • In an effort to stymie the foul smell, part of the facility is wrapped in plastic sheeting while large fans spray odor-control mist around the warehouse.
    — Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The smell is rich, oceanic, and bursting with notes of lime and cilantro.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of smell
Noun
  • In that spirit, don’t expect to see superstars such as Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, Trent Williams, Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw or Nick Bosa.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The backstory L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux property, was built in 1929 as a commission for Allen Knight, an adventurer and author, as a way to bring together the artistic spirit of Carmel-by-the-Sea and European traditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirit
Noun
  • And as the vocabulary around aroma becomes more precise, the industry has an opening to compete on something more meaningful than a number on a label.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • There’s no denying the ubiquitous allure to Jo Malone London blends—with a handful of perfumes across six fragrance families, there’s certainly an aroma for everyone.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of aroma
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  • More than 50 hectares (124 acres) of peatland have burned in Jambi province on Sumatra island, causing choking haze in some areas and raising concerns about worsening air quality.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • More drones and missiles are slipping through both sides’ fraying air defenses, meaning that the civilian death toll has increased, and more critical infrastructure is being damaged.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of air
Noun
  • But the Mercedes counters with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, more conventional physical controls, a richer dashboard presentation, and substantially more traditional luxury-car ambiance.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At night, the space is lit with 450 candles, creating an ambience so romantic that even a Hatfield or McCoy could fall in love if seated across from each other at the table.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ambience
Noun
  • What’s crucially lacking here is a particularly compelling sense of Reagan and Gorbachev as human characters.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • People think of intimacy in a romantic sense, but the relationships artists have with the people in their corner in the industry is also really intimate.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
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