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 These events create giant rotating auroras that can span hundreds or even thousands of kilometers. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026 Stronger geomagnetic storms increase the likelihood of auroras being visible closer to the equator. — Connor Greene, Time, 8 June 2026 Still, auroras are notoriously fickle and can appear earlier or later depending on how the solar material interacts with Earth’s magnetic field. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, who is currently aboard the International Space Station as part of the εpsilon mission, spotted the aurora australis, or auroras over the Southern Hemisphere. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aurora
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aurora
  1. sunrise
  2. day
  3. dawn
  4. morning
Noun
  • The nonprofit and the Coastal Commission have drafted a public access management plan that states the land will be open from sunrise to sunset.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Named for the rocky peak above it, the campground is surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs that appear red and orange during sunrise and sunset.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of sunrise
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  • Captain Tim Ream entered the media area after the defeat, a shell of a man who had spent the previous days proudly leading the team throughout this tournament, playing in four US matches at this World Cup.
    — David Close, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Every travel day requires a spacious carry-on bag that’s comfortable to schlep through the airport and spacious enough to hold your in-flight essentials.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • Mary Rampellini, a North Texas horse racing reporter who covered the sport for the Star-Telegram at the dawn of Lone Star Park, died Saturday at age 53.
    — Jim Barnes July 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • Each light fully charges in about five hours of direct sunlight, then automatically turns on at dusk and off at dawn for an effortless set-it-and-forget-it operation.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of dawn
Noun
  • Kyiv residents sheltering at a metro station during Russian air attacks, early on Thursday morning local time.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026
  • Thomas Gross, and received the longest sentence at 100 years, was one of the speakers Wednesday morning.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of morning

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“Aurora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aurora. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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