SUSURRUS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

susurrus

noun

Definition of susurrus

as in whisper

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Recent Examples of susurrus 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 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

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Noun

This filing was just the first whisper of redevelopment at the mall in years.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Among other amateur butterfly afficionados and biologists who were likewise paying attention, a whisper of disquiet was spreading.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of whisper

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 murmur

Noun

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

Definition of susurration

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

Definition of babble

Noun

Their answers range from convenience stores to burger joints to — gasp!

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
The most-bet overs, according to BetMGM, are the Giants, Vikings, Raiders and Broncos, while the popular under teams are the Dolphins, Cardinals (gasp), Patriots and Bears.

— Vic Tafur, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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