Nimbus
Nimbus noun - An artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage.
Usage example: the nimbi for the sculpted figures around the exterior of the church are simple disks about the saints' heads
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Synonyms for Nimbus
Starburst
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Starburst and Nimbus. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 30, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/nimbus/starburst
Nimbus & Starburst. N.p., 2016. Web. 30 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/nimbus/starburst>.
Starburst or Nimbus. 2016. Accessed July 30, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/nimbus/starburst.
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