halo-like
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a word derived from
halo.
halonouna 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.
Example Sentences
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The burn was an image of the sun’s corona, its halo-like outer rim.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
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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