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aureoles

variants or aureolae
Definition of aureolesnext
plural of aureole
as in glories
an artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage the white marble sculpture of the saint in the throes of divine ecstasy is strikingly offset by a gilt aureole

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Noun
  • The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.
    Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Yates also agreed that the Chinese see a blueprint for their future in their past glories.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Thick, undulating braids waving across the crown of her head and a swirled, slicked down baby curl, with finer braids fanning out like interconnecting halos.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
  • When the assassin first meets with Weaver’s character at a restaurant, the circular lighting fixtures, in conjunction with how Hirsch Whitaker frames them, suggests angelic halos floating above the criminals’ heads — fitting (if a bit obvious) in the story of a bad guy trying to do the right thing.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Aureoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aureoles. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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