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 Some art experts have expressed concern that vibrations from the track construction and race itself could damage the artifacts inside. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 The MagneDrive system uses magnetic induction for silent, high-torque rotation, isolating the platter from motor vibrations and eliminating belts. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 It is now known that some of these vibrations were already present in the 2025 [Mercedes-AMG] engine prior to Honda’s involvement. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026 The chassis features a unique rear hinge that splits slightly upon impact, helping to damp street vibrations and preventing the scooter from bottoming out on minor debris. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 As receptacles for energy, plants communicate through vibrations, and these vibrations provide clues to their emotional states and sustaining intelligence. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 Residents and businesses near the construction area may experience noise, vibrations and dust. — City News Service, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 There also are two vibrations, six songs and an adjustable toy bar. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Pyle adds that unusual noises, vibrations and a loss of engine braking while downshifting are all worth flagging to a mechanic. — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
  1. energy
  2. odor
  3. aura
  4. air
  5. smell
  6. note
  7. atmosphere
Noun
  • Collaboration improves when everyone knows where to place their energy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But the reflation boost appears to be petering out as much of the price recovery has been driven by surging global energy costs, while domestic demand lags.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Staying hydrated has helped too, as dry nasal passages can make the odors worse.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Activewear After sweating it out in your beloved activewear, avoid using the hotter temperatures in the washing machine to sanitize and remove unpleasant odors.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of odor
Noun
  • But some families are dysfunctional and Manchester United have that aura of doom-loop about them.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Mexican YouTuber Alex Crashers described encountering an aura battle in Mexico in a video shared this week.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of aura
Noun
  • Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The apartment has long faced poor living conditions, including some units lacking power or air conditioning.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of air
Noun
  • The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The smell of rubber and oil remains in the air, and the sound of workers changing tires combines with music from a DJ inside the shop’s waiting room.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of smell
Noun
  • Once home, hunched over a Nespresso, Tracey attended to the buildup on her iPhone, saving Lois’s WhatsApp voice note till last.
    — Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Davis Polk's client note describes the package as continuing bombardment rather than storming the beaches, built from existing authorities.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of note
Noun
  • The smoke is not expected to affect any major airports, even though smoke from a loft will remain in the atmosphere on Wednesday.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Outside the shrines, though, the atmosphere is almost festive.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of atmosphere

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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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