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Recent Examples of susurrus
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.
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Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021
Dread creeps in; the ear instinctively fastens on anything, whether fire-hiss or bird call or susurrus of leaves, that will save it from this unknown emptiness.
—The Economist, 17 May 2018
This aura suffuses every aspect of the production, including Lauren Helpern’s stylized woodland set; Isabella Byrd and Matt Frey’s crepuscular lighting and Leah Gelpe’s sound, which abounds in the susurrus of crickets.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2017
Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021
Dread creeps in; the ear instinctively fastens on anything, whether fire-hiss or bird call or susurrus of leaves, that will save it from this unknown emptiness.
—The Economist, 17 May 2018
This aura suffuses every aspect of the production, including Lauren Helpern’s stylized woodland set; Isabella Byrd and Matt Frey’s crepuscular lighting and Leah Gelpe’s sound, which abounds in the susurrus of crickets.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for susurrus
Noun
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Retail therapy glints at Luxury Plaza: think OMEGA watches, fine jewellery, and a whisper of indulgence.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These rules were administered via cold shoulders and whispers.—
Alessandra Schade,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Loud talking or splashing can disturb other bathers, so just slip into the water and keep your conversations to a murmur.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The growing online murmur is clear: has this once-fresh indie voice simply become another predictable strum?—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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There’s the rustle of tea leaves and paper as first one, then another spoonful of tea leaves is taken from a paper bag and poured into the teapot, then the sound of water being poured over the tea leaves, but such sounds can only be heard in the kitchen.—
Katie Yee
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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When that harmony hits, the sale becomes a symphony: the crack of the register, the rustle of the bag, the quiet thrill of being chosen.—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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My pick: Texas A&M 38, Mizzou 21 Nov. 15 vs. Mississippi State: Take a sigh of relief, the losing streak ends here.—
Maddie Hartley
August 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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Locals breathed a collective sigh of relief on Friday when fire officials eased some evacuation orders.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The first-in-the-world experiment began not with a splash, but with a gasp from a respirator.—
Alex Harris
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Imagine my gasp of delight when — after Jess and Felix walk around Notting Hill taking photos in front of the eponymous movie’s famous blue door and other, picturesque houses — the door opens and there is Naomi freaking Watts.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
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“Susurrus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/susurrus. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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