Thesaurus results for VIBRATIONS

vibrations

noun

plural of vibration

as in energy

a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings the Eastern holistic philosophy that unhappy thoughts disrupt the vibrations from one's energy field, causing illness

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as in odor

a special quality or impression associated with something although the murders happened long ago, visitors to the house claim that it still gives off unsettling vibrations

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Recent Examples of vibrations Advanced internal valves are specifically engineered to filter out high-frequency vibrations from coarse road surfaces. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026 It’s built with military-grade grit and made to withstand several MIL-STD-810H tests, which expose it to drops, vibrations, humidity, and even extreme temperatures. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 The solution was layers of insulation, drywall and thick concrete to absorb sounds from vehicles running below, which the builders believe will keep the stages free of outside noise or vibrations. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 To be reusable, the heat shield must withstand the mechanical demands of launch, such as pressure and vibrations, as well as the challenges of space, such as exposure to a vacuum. — Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 In an April 30 lawsuit, the residents alleged their homes had sustained unspecified damages from the acoustic vibrations associated with Starship launches. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 Haptics are the responsive vibrations in devices that give the feel of touch. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 As vibrations and other changes in the Earth altered the size of the gap, Benioff recorded the changes with a transducer. — Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2026 Firmhofer said studying these conditions could provide a better understanding of critical vibrations that can occur during wind turbine assembly. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

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One highlight for me was my session with an energy healer named Djik Dewa, who balances out the body’s chakras with gentle massage, chanting, and deep eye contact—a disconcerting but powerful experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Alito said he was not required to recuse himself and that the energy shares in question were inherited by his wife.

— Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

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The skin’s microbiome shifts with age and hormones, allowing more odor-causing bacteria to thrive.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Persimmon contains tannins thought to help neutralize odor-causing compounds on the skin, and the ingredient story (natural, plant-derived, targeted at a specific compound) fits what midlife shoppers are already buying.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

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This changes when moving off-center past about 30 degrees, at which point the objects show a wide aura around them.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Defined by Victorian era elements like lace and semi-sheer material with severe silhouettes and gothic styles, the dark glamour look punctuated the general edgy aura of Charli XCX’s alt pop star wardrobe.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of aura

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The sound of the music was one thing—even when Stereolab were at their loungiest or Stars of the Lid were including the key in which a song was composed in its title, there was something like the faintest air of rock music in their experiments.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
Two weeks into fighting, the unforgiving mountainous terrain, heavy Saudi and government air power, and a reenergized anti-Houthi coalition have kept the Houthi advance in check, preventing a collapse on the level of that in mid-September.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of air

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But the smell of a pot brewing can still bring back memories of the people who once poured it.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Multisensory journeys have been developed to immerse clients in the rituals, music and smells inspired by the lifestyles of these destinations.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of smell

Noun

Judging by the looks on display that night, the brand’s slinky, minimalist vibe is still hitting the right note.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Trump hit the same note during a campaign swing through Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday, arguing the economy was better than its public perception.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

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