suspiration

noun

Definition of suspirationnext
as in sigh

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspiration
  1. sigh
  2. gasp
  3. whisper
  4. murmur
  5. rustle
Noun
  • There were some sighs, but nothing too earth-shattering, in If‘s lower-than-expected opening ($33M versus $40M; still a No. 1 debut).
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Given the lingering effects of last year’s Hollywood labor strikes, the relative lack of big movies and a dismal first half of the year at the box office, the film industry is breathing a collective sigh of relief as 2024 comes to a close.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of sigh
Noun
  • After gasps in the audience, many got up and started to leave before Lookman, born in south London, was able to start his acceptance speech.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Roan also caught some flak for – gasp – refusing to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president (although that didn’t stop the Harris-Walz campaign from trotting out a camo hat suspiciously close to her own merch).
    Joe Lynch, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of gasp
Noun
  • Recent whispers from Washington suggest that tariffs are unlikely to be broad.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Veteran journalist Kim Osorio appears in the doc and says that there were whispers that Porter was a victim of Combs’ abuse, and an attorney for a client who sued Combs says her client witnessed acts of violence against Porter.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of whisper
Noun
  • The apartment was warm with gold light and the murmur of conversation under music.
    Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Grant them the proper resources while addressing this commitment, putting to rest rumors and murmurs regarding their status.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of murmur
Noun
  • And nature sounds, like birdsong and wind rustle, were added.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The gentle rustle of pine trees swaying in the breeze, the soft curl of steam rising from hot natural springs, the golden glow of the sun slipping into Ago Bay all combine to create a meditative bliss.
    Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of rustle
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