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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
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Then factor in your activity level (from sedentary to very active) to estimate your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)—the calories needed to maintain your current weight.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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He is praised for his energy and leadership savvy and coached San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy for four years at Iowa State.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Reviewers love that the fabric is breathable and quick-drying and doesn’t hold on to odors after washing—something not all workout tops can claim.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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Thailand’s vibrant capital offers a sensory overload of bright colors, pungent odors, eye-popping structures and streets teeming with cars, tuk-tuks and food vendors.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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With so many comparisons, their head-to-head matchup has an aura of inevitability.—
Oskar Garcia,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Pisces! January begins with the love planet slipping into your sign, adorning your aura and love life with whimsical charm and a dreamy aesthetic that’s irresistible and alluring, perfect for calling in your soul mate.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The team then decided to add this all-important acetone into the outer layer of a coaxial needle, surrounding the silk and dopamine in the inner needle layer to enable the liquid to shoot straight into the air.—
Sophie Charara,
WIRED,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Deerfield Beach reptile store owner, Benjamin Herman Siegel, 40, who threw a bearded dragon lizard in the air, swung it around, and slapped his employees with the poor critter, according to a Broward Sheriff’s Office arrest report.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the smell of those baked goods draws Vance (Rocky Carroll, who also directed this week’s episode) to Kasie’s (Diona Reasonover) lab, where the contents of Eleni’s kitchen have been sent for analysis.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now there are many nights when the smell of chicken manure keeps Huntley and his wife from their porch.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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However, a rollercoaster 2024 for restaurants might have ended on a high note — and that could bode well for the industry in the year ahead.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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On that note, here’s what else is happening around the West: FALLOUT FROM THE FIRES (Mandel Ngan / AFP/Getty Images) President Trump visited Los Angeles on Friday to see the destruction from the Palisades fire.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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The film captures the atmosphere of Iran in the 1980s and ’90s remarkably well for having been shot in Italy and directed by an Israeli who has never set foot in the country.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Its woodsy accents and cozy atmosphere are sure to draw you in.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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