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 Folklore Taylor Swift Folklore’s angelic aura is best captured with gauzy peasant dresses, soft boho details, and a touch of woodland whimsy. — Zoe Weiner, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2026 Doing so with Olivia Miles, who has captivated so many with her style of play but also her aura off the court, just feels special. — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The Paradise actress’ flashy pants rivaled the necklace’s aura, stepping out in a look from Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga F/W 26 haute couture collection. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 Orange Aura Combine trends by taking an orange-to-nude aura design and top it off with 3D gold chrome accents. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Sep. 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
  • The spa The atmosphere of the entire resort is quite tranquil, and feels spa-like itself.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That climate pattern sees the heating of ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which spur changes in the atmosphere that can affect weather around the world.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • By upgrading synthetic skin from a passive sensor into an energy harvester, the Fudan team offers a clever alternative to deadweight batteries.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • New energy vehicles, which include battery electric and hybrid-powered cars, have seen sales tumble 13% during that time, the data showed.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The report quoted Shipilova's neighbors as saying a team of disinfection experts did several cleanups of her apartment, leaving a strong antiseptic smell.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of smell
Noun
  • Riffing on the spirit of COMO Shambhala, yoga and wellbeing is a huge focus here; an open-air pavilion hosts different sessions and therapies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The family described the teen as a fearless, curious and deeply imaginative young man with an ambitious spirit who inspired those around him.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of spirit
Noun
  • These casual spaces will draw you in with the aroma of baked cheese, usually with a barrel of buñuelos (perfectly round, crisp cheese balls) frying at the entrance.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Candle Salt & Stone’s best-selling santal and vetiver scent brings the aroma of a crackling bonfire, minus the excessive smoke inhalation.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of aroma
Noun
  • The sound of the music was one thing—even when Stereolab were at their loungiest or Stars of the Lid were including the key in which a song was composed in its title, there was something like the faintest air of rock music in their experiments.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Two weeks into fighting, the unforgiving mountainous terrain, heavy Saudi and government air power, and a reenergized anti-Houthi coalition have kept the Houthi advance in check, preventing a collapse on the level of that in mid-September.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of air
Noun
  • Meanwhile, interiors were curated by architect Andrea Faraguna under Tron’s creative direction, yielding a gallery-like ambience.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Candle warmer lamps in particular are being positioned as flame-free ambiance for daily use rather than as gift-shop items, and heated throws are showing up in reading-and-movie-night framings rather than purely as cold-weather gear.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of ambience
Noun
  • In a picture shared in the post taken on Fall Picture Day, Cagle said Burfield had relaxed smile and a sense of ease.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Still The Hairy Ape is, in one sense, a long, furious solo — a man pounding his head against a piano while accompanied by the orchestra — and Beavers ably carries its weight through to the finale.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sense

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