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halos

  • plural
    of 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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New arrivals to paradise seeking halos and wings are viewed by heaven’s longtimers as laughable naifs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

“I was there, and I was a pop star — my thing was wearing ornate halos all the time,” you might say.

From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026

Chinese lanterns hover above their heads like red halos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026

"You have this self-interacting dark matter which transports energy, and it tends to transport energy outwards in these halos," says Gurian.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 19, 2026

Then I’m the observer again—watching a girl being kissed by a boy, spring sun glistening around them, lighting their bodies in halos.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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