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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
Exposed to pollution and the vibrations of nearby traffic, the statue’s preservation was at risk.
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Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Another standout offering is the Spa Wave Table, a unique treatment that combines sound and gentle vibrations to help guests achieve deep relaxation.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
The study authors also noticed better cooling rates, which are crucial for eliminating unwanted thermal vibrations and maintaining the stability of a quantum system.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2024
When it was launched 56 years ago, on January 10, 1969, Zenith-Movado (as the company was known at the time) had spent seven long years developing the movement that would power the first high-frequency (36,000 vibrations per hour) automatic chronograph on the market.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
These vibrations are thought to assist in emotional healing, personal growth and spiritual alignment, serving as tools for empowerment and grounding.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
While scientific research has yet to confirm the effects of crystal healing, many believe crystals carry distinct energetic vibrations formed over time within the Earth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Depending on the intensity, duration and sequence of those vibrations, sensations such as being tapped, stroked or squeezed can be simulated.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
And since the same argument applies to the ordinary vibrations of molecules and atoms, this raises the possibility of widespread disruption to the ordinary existence of matter in a timelike curve.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Another standout offering is the Spa Wave Table, a unique treatment that combines sound and gentle vibrations to help guests achieve deep relaxation.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
The study authors also noticed better cooling rates, which are crucial for eliminating unwanted thermal vibrations and maintaining the stability of a quantum system.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2024
When it was launched 56 years ago, on January 10, 1969, Zenith-Movado (as the company was known at the time) had spent seven long years developing the movement that would power the first high-frequency (36,000 vibrations per hour) automatic chronograph on the market.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
These vibrations are thought to assist in emotional healing, personal growth and spiritual alignment, serving as tools for empowerment and grounding.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
While scientific research has yet to confirm the effects of crystal healing, many believe crystals carry distinct energetic vibrations formed over time within the Earth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Depending on the intensity, duration and sequence of those vibrations, sensations such as being tapped, stroked or squeezed can be simulated.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
And since the same argument applies to the ordinary vibrations of molecules and atoms, this raises the possibility of widespread disruption to the ordinary existence of matter in a timelike curve.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
Noun
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China unveiled a new national energy law at the beginning of 2025 to coordinate its many energy-centric efforts.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The groundbreaking test, carried out with Tesla and the top US rooftop solar installer, will help keep the state’s clean energy momentum going despite the Trump administration’s crackdown on renewables.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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If your clothes have a mildewy, musty smell, then vinegar can save the day by banishing these unwanted odors.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Avoid artificial room sprays that mask odors without truly eradicating their source. 12.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Aug. 2025
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The disgust stems both from that aura of obliviousness and from a retrospective knowledge that the sincerity of late-two-thousands indie music was quickly co-opted into a more commercial version of itself.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2025
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But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible, 1,000-year history is impressive.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Aug. 2025
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Sky glow happens when light reflects off haze and dust particles in the air, creating a diffuse glow that washes out the night sky.—
Harold Wallace,
Space.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Prisons are designed with thick walls and few air vents to discourage trouble from inmates, said Miriam Northcutt Bohmert, associate professor of criminology at Indiana University Bloomington.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
16 Aug. 2025
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Complaints from parents about the smell from the construction first came at the Meet the Teacher event, and a preliminary air quality test was conducted on Aug. 1, which showed elevated levels of compounds in the air that could potentially be harmful.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The smells that inspire the fragrance mastermind at Hermès By Linda Wells Photo-Illustration: Chop Choppish Shop Read On Machine-Head Slumber Party New cutting-edge earbuds block noise and lull you to sleep.—
Jeanne Malle,
Air Mail,
7 Aug. 2025
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The newspaper later reported that Clinton was also among those who wrote a note to Epstein, while both Trump and Clinton were found in photos in the disgraced financier’s home.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
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The second section contains the letters, with notes from Guralnick appended.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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London was one of her great loves, and the observations in Mrs. Dalloway of its vibrant atmosphere were Woolf’s as well.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
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Even after the members had exited the stage, the musicians continued to play — with the electric guitar and keys holding the atmosphere for nearly a full minute.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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