karma

noun

ˈkär-mə How to pronounce karma (audio)
Definition of karmanext
as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something as the site of a string of failed businesses, the building definitely had bad karma

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Recent Examples of karma Costco's big changes to some parking lots The corporate honchos at Costco know all this bad parking karma can curb enthusiasm for shopping there. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The Guardians' Team Store also pledged game day proceeds, hoping this act of generosity brings good karma as the team vies for a playoff spot. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The president quickly took a victory lap, but the karma is not great. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 Her concept of gravity draws on both East and West, on karma and original sin. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for karma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for karma
  1. aura
  2. atmosphere
  3. smell
Noun
  • Knowing there was a 75-foot saltwater pool inside added to its otherworldly aura.
    — Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On the other, its smoothness and seamlessness generate an aura of spiritual transcendence, something not unaffiliated with the Angeleno ethos.
    — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of aura
Noun
  • One Rassvet satellite from the March launch never made any significant maneuvers and reentered the atmosphere in June.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • We were immediately drawn to the world of this Tamil-language psychological horror, with its mystery, atmosphere, emotional depth and sustained tension.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The smell of rubber and oil remains in the air, and the sound of workers changing tires combines with music from a DJ inside the shop’s waiting room.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of smell

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“Karma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/karma. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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