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halo-like

  • a word derived from halo.
    halo
    noun
    a geometric shape, usually in the form of a disk, circle, ring, or rayed structure, traditionally representing a radiant light around or above the head of a divine or sacred personage, an ancient or medieval monarch, etc.

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He enjoys a halo-like admiration among many Democrats from his eight years at the side of Mr. Obama and leads in initial polls.

From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2019

He invented a halo-like device and a helmet that could deliver electromagnetic pulses to specific neural regions.

From Scientific American ● Oct. 1, 2017

Young’s lone painting depicts power lines in the dark, illuminated in the center by a halo-like glow.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 23, 2016

My gaze was caught by the head and its halo-like hairdo with two curves framing the face.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 23, 2010

She moved closer to the mirror and stood there sweeping hair up from her neck back into its halo-like roll, and wetting with spit the ringlets that fell over her ears.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

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