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 As karma might require, North Dakota offensive tackle Trace Thaden (Millard West), Oregon linebacker Devon Jackson (Omaha Burke) and Iowa center Kade Pieper (Norfolk Catholic) are set to play against Nebraska this fall. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 To make merit means to do something morally good that will generate good karma – actions that are believed to impact this life and future ones. — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for karma
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  1. aura
  2. atmosphere
  3. smell
Noun
  • The house offered symbolically fitting elements to the book‘s story and close proximity to the water, while also offering both a menacing and calm aura.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This changes when moving off-center past about 30 degrees, at which point the objects show a wide aura around them.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of aura
Noun
  • For solo diners, phone-free meals, unhurried pacing and intentional atmosphere can become part of the experience rather than optional extras.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This includes sea levels and greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • Radon exposure can go unnoticed because the gas has no smell or color.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In the corner of the mall occupied by the Cinemark Rave movie theater, the smell of butter wafted into a lobby with another dry fountain.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of smell

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“Karma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/karma. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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