vibrations

noun

plural of vibration
1
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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
  1. energy
  2. odor
  3. aura
  4. air
  5. smell
  6. note
  7. atmosphere
Noun
  • By upgrading synthetic skin from a passive sensor into an energy harvester, the Fudan team offers a clever alternative to deadweight batteries.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • New energy vehicles, which include battery electric and hybrid-powered cars, have seen sales tumble 13% during that time, the data showed.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • 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
Definition of odor
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The report quoted Shipilova's neighbors as saying a team of disinfection experts did several cleanups of her apartment, leaving a strong antiseptic smell.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 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
Definition of note
Noun
  • The spa The atmosphere of the entire resort is quite tranquil, and feels spa-like itself.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That climate pattern sees the heating of ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which spur changes in the atmosphere that can affect weather around the world.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of atmosphere

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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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