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 Remember, there is no specific time for auroras as solar-wind conditions are known to change quickly, so be sure to keep an eye on NOAA’s live aurora forecast. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Telegraph lines – still very new at the time – shorted out, and that night, bright auroras lit up the sky. — Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 Some Grouper tracks are cosmic, with synths appearing like auroras along the firmament; others use wispy, haunted vocals and acoustic guitar like gentle brushstrokes on a boundless canvas. — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Consider heading to one of Michigan's dark sky areas in regions with clear, dry conditions, for a closer look at the lunar eclipse and colorful auroras. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aurora
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aurora
  1. sunrise
  2. day
  3. dawn
  4. morning
  5. morn
Noun
  • The low-angle light plays hobs with conventional solar panels lying flat on a lander, but Blue Origin's Power Tower is designed to exploit the near-eternal sunset/sunrise.
    — David Szondy October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The man who would someday hide from security before sunrise in pursuit of the closest possible spot?
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunrise
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  • Mbappé did, however, post a video of himself cycling on social media over the weekend, days after his Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho, said that activity is one soccer players should avoid.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Some 10 days after the attack, the soldiers were loaded onto a cargo plane.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Unsheltered intertwined two plots related to the precarity of American life and the danger of demagogues — one set at the dawn of the MAGA era.
    — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of dawn
Noun
  • In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Inn operates like a traditional B&B, with free breakfast in the morning, and complimentary wine and cheese in the evening.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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