SUSURRATION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

susurration

noun

Definition of susurration

as in whisper

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Recent Examples of susurration And from the wings, the usual supportive assaults from the media, a medley of mudslinging, a susurration of sneers and jibes about the clothing, the smile, the look. — Gerard Baker, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2020 Standing directly underneath, their susurrations combine the sounds of flags snapping in a strong breeze and the whirr of a rumbling ice cream maker on this cold day. — Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2020 Sally Hawkins plays the mild woman whose adversities compelled her to find joy in her work and rise above her susurration of a life. — Cincinnati.com, 20 Sep. 2017

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Noun

Furthermore, the collaboration advanced a large-area ammonia compressor, which could bring this whisper-quiet technology closer to commercial use in noise-sensitive environments like hospitals, schools, and homes.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of whisper

Noun

Even in hardboiled Hadestown, that would probably get a murmur of assent.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2026
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

Definition of murmur

Noun

Literature, in his view, was a susurrus of stifled screams, a missive from the netherworld of the collective imaginary.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The shallow lagoon lends itself to taking in the surroundings — a kitesurfer skimming the crystalline surface to my left, a couple finding their balance on paddleboards to my right, and the susurrus of the sea all around.

— Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021

Definition of susurrus

Noun

Other team-period notes With the second team in the same period, running back Brashard Smith caught a quick pass from Justin Fields and juked a defender, triggering a collective gasp from the crowd.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Newly promoted from the Arizona Complex League to Low-A San Jose, the Giants’ two top prospects took turns showing off their defensive skills, eliciting cheers and a gasp of disbelief or two from the crowd at Excite Ballpark Saturday night.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of gasp

Noun

Companies modelled after Mary Kay that have reprised empowerment babble for their founders’ gain are mentioned but receive scarce judgment.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
The film almost completely drops any and all scientific babble from the book in favor of character development, action sequences, and emotional gut punches.

— Matthew Razak, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026

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