aurora

noun

ə-ˈrȯr-ə How to pronounce aurora (audio)
Definition of auroranext
as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance a gorgeous pink aurora aroused us out of our slumber

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Recent Examples of aurora During such conditions, auroras can get a dramatic boost, appearing brighter and more widespread than usual. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The short summer nights, combined with this week’s full moon, may also make faint aurora harder to see, with a faint display likely only be visible to those who photograph the northern lights with a phone. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 But if geomagnetic storm activity ramps up, more states could experience auroras. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026 Entries include photographs of auroras, galaxies and landscapes of Earth’s moon. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for aurora
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aurora
  1. sunrise
  2. day
  3. dawn
  4. morning
  5. morn
Noun
  • Throughout the season, grouse normally feed soon after sunrise and again after sunset.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Solar panels charge the battery only while the Sun is up, and on the Moon sunrise is not a daily event.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunrise
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  • This space used to be their home, where so many legendary moments took place, scenes that are replayed over and over on game days inside Yankee Stadium, the history of the team so essential to its appeal.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically designed with game day in mind, the private members areas and bars can be converted into viewing platforms so guests can watch from a lounge or be in the action and watch live from the stands.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • Carl Adamec, who wrote about local Connecticut sports since the early 1980s, started covering UConn women’s basketball as a full-time beat for the Journal-Inquirer at the dawn of Geno Auriemma’s tenure, long before most others.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That was the emotional dawn to follow Wednesday’s darkest hour, but before a new League One campaign beginning away to Leyton Orient tomorrow (Saturday), the enormity of the rebuild has become clear.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dawn
Noun
  • Birmingham26, the organisers, say that half of their 250,000 tickets — across morning and evening sessions — are £30 or cheaper.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • European observers will see the moon low in the western sky before dawn, creating dramatic opportunities to see and photograph the eclipsed moon above city skylines, coastlines and mountain landscapes as morning twilight begins.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of morning
Noun
  • The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
  • This gives me, in the parking lot the next morn, yet another opportunity to introduce myself to fellow travelers who possess jumper cables.
    — John Phillips, Car and Driver, 9 Jan. 2023
Definition of morn

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“Aurora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aurora. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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