SUSPIRATIONS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

suspirations

noun

plural of suspiration

as in susurrations

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Noun

Delicate Japanese simplicity prevails while leaving whispers of the original French palatial style—such as distinctive moldings that are unique to the building.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Everyone in town seemed to walk through that day in a daze; Leslie’s name was spoken in hushed whispers.

— Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Definition of whispers

Noun

For weeks, there have been murmurs in DC about a coming White House move to address the inevitability of powerful, open-source Chinese AI models being used by people and businesses across the globe.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Happy murmurs moved through the room whenever the Tour passed a place someone recognised, turning the stage into a shared travelogue.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of murmurs

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Up in the stands, fans waved their own flags — including some sneaked in over the objections of FIFA and the courts — and wrestled with emotions, as boos, howls and hisses rained down from all corners of the stadium.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
Spray paint hisses and music envelops Amsterdam Avenue as Knicks colors cover the sidewalk.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026

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