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 Using a quantum memory made of crystal vibrations, ETH Zürich researchers ran quantum algorithms with a single superconducting qubit. — Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 Instead of blasting audio directly into your ear canals, this tech works a bit like magic by sending tiny mechanical vibrations from your facial bones to your inner ear. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 With construction expected deep into the night, Ping worries, the dust and vibrations will only worsen. — Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026 Their entrance is punctuated by vibrations in the Sphere’s haptic seats, a surprise that initially jars but ultimately enhances the experience. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026 HapWare’s Aleye is a haptic wristband that relays nonverbal cues—a smile, a wave—in near-real time through a series of vibrations. — Derek Rose, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Now, a special group of students has new technology that turns sounds into lights, words and vibrations. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The American consumer, who accounts for about 70% of GDP, continues to buy stuff, but many are stressed by energy prices, wage stagnation, rising interest rates, and an affordability crisis in everything from health care to housing.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Possible targets of the strikes reportedly include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

In the days before the spill was announced, residents complained of fuel-like odors pervading areas of Dubai and north.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The process sends digital instructions between devices; the odor itself comes from supplies already loaded into the wearable.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of odor

Noun

The joy and innocence that greeted students and teachers on their return to school in early September has been lost, replaced by a somber and quiet aura.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
The opening event, which included a 3,000-drone performance, wellness events such as sound healing, journal customization, aura photography and fashion sketches, was attended by global ambassador Jisoo and models Ming Xi and Stella Maxwell.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of aura

Noun

Earlier this month, Ukrainian drones connected to Starshield lost connectivity at high speeds, disrupting air defenses during daily Russian air attacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
This position causes the moonlight to pass through a denser layer of air, shortening blue and violet wavelengths and making the orange and red ones stand out — similar to a sunset.

— Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of air

Noun

The chemical smell was hanging inside their home as her husband taped windows shut to avoid more leaking inside.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
What remained was wreckage — twisted metal, pieces of the balloon — and the smell of something burned.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of smell

Noun

One bottle, picked by Naugle, Casamorati Italica had notes of apple, mandarin, creamy milk, saffron and vanilla which distinctly reminded me of this German Christmas loose-leaf tea from my childhood.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Save suspicious messages, account statements, confirmation numbers and notes from conversations with institutions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of note

Noun

An untitled 2026 work, featuring a bromeliad goddess, inhabits a different atmosphere.

— Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Rooms Las Alcobas offers a moody-luxe atmosphere with a touch of Mexican influence throughout its 35 surprisingly spacious suites and three penthouses, where dark rosewood and fresh, fragile orchids take center stage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

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