planetary ring; halo; luminous circle
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planetary ring; ring system around a planet
technicalAstronomical term referring to structures like Saturn's rings.
Saturn has the most spectacular ring system in the solar system.
The rings of Uranus are very dark and difficult to see with the naked eye.
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Scientists observed the rings of Jupiter through telescopes.
noun
luminous ring; glowing circle
Can refer to any circular light formation created by lamps or natural phenomena.
Neon lights formed a colorful halo symbolizing the Olympic Games.
The spotlight on the stage cast a golden ring of light.
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A mysterious ring of light appeared above the city at night.
noun
halo; nimbus; aureole
literaryUsed in religious art and iconography to denote sanctity; also used figuratively in modern slang (e.g., 'protagonist halo').
In this mural, there is a golden halo behind the Bodhisattva.
Saints in medieval iconography usually have halos above their heads.
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People often say he has a 'protagonist halo,' turning danger into safety every time.