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Aura comes from a Greek word meaning what?

aura

[awr-uh] / ΛˆΙ”r Ι™ /


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Taking a nonjudgmental “everyone is welcome” stance while maintaining Orthodox observance and palpably expressed faith in God, Chabad attracts many Jews who gravitate to its aura of authenticity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

The expectation around Itauma will not disappear entirely overnight but the aura of invincibility has gone.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Boca Juniors posted a photo on X of its midfielder Santiago Ascacibar celebrating a goal and joking that his aura was unbeatable.

From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026

She has an obvious aura and instantly eases apprehension with humour.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

It seemed to have an aura, a warmth, but also an inherent danger.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

Kew expert Tuula Niskanen found two of the Scottish species, including Cortinarius aurae, which she named after her daughter, Aura.

From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2020

War banners rustled from cedar ceiling beams as aurae blew back and forth, keeping everyone’s plates full.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

Just for a moment, one of the aurae became visible—an elfin girl in a white silk dress.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

There was much talk of aurae at that time, and Fred mused that every beautiful, every compellingly beautiful woman, had an aura, whether other people did or no.

From The Song of the Lark by Willa Sibert Cather

These creations seem to glow, beckoning us toward their surfaces to be enveloped by the inviting auras they emit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

"Spotify Wrapped flopped this year so bad. Like where are the music cities, the playlists, the top genres or the listening auras… all that wait for WHAT?"

From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2024

Ducrot’s installation underscored the theme of unique haute couture auras, garments that transcend fashion to reflect the wearer’s individuality.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2024

Mr Bravo-Hibberd had experienced personality changes for at least a year and suffered from headaches, taste auras and confusion for about two weeks prior to his diagnosis.

From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2023

Koffi's eyes went wide as pure light exploded from the once-tiny flickers and became magnificent auras of glittering gold.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray


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