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Recent Examples of susurration
And from the wings, the usual supportive assaults from the media, a medley of mudslinging, a susurration of sneers and jibes about the clothing, the smile, the look.
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Gerard Baker, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2020
Standing directly underneath, their susurrations combine the sounds of flags snapping in a strong breeze and the whirr of a rumbling ice cream maker on this cold day.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2020
Sally Hawkins plays the mild woman whose adversities compelled her to find joy in her work and rise above her susurration of a life.
—Cincinnati.com, 20 Sep. 2017
Gerard Baker, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2020
Standing directly underneath, their susurrations combine the sounds of flags snapping in a strong breeze and the whirr of a rumbling ice cream maker on this cold day.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2020
Sally Hawkins plays the mild woman whose adversities compelled her to find joy in her work and rise above her susurration of a life.
—Cincinnati.com, 20 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for susurration
Noun
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With a fan balanced behind each ear, the device operates at the level of a whisper (30 decibels), and its battery can last for 17 hours, or the equivalent of two workdays.Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Neutral and clean with just a whisper of grain and pepper to enliven the palate.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Grant them the proper resources while addressing this commitment, putting to rest rumors and murmurs regarding their status.Doug Melville, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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There have also been some murmurs around whether former Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) could jump in on the Democrats’ side.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
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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
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Designed to be smaller for greater sustainability, these ships carry fewer passengers, creating a more intimate atmosphere where the sound of waves and the rustle of sails replace engine noise and odors.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The shallow lagoon lends itself to taking in the surroundings — a kitesurfer skimming the crystalline surface to my left, a couple finding their balance on paddleboards to my right, and the susurrus of the sea all around.Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021
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Dread creeps in; the ear instinctively fastens on anything, whether fire-hiss or bird call or susurrus of leaves, that will save it from this unknown emptiness.The Economist, The Economist, 17 May 2018
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Nobody knew whether to smile, laugh or breathe a huge sigh of relief after Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 4-3 on Thursday evening to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The lurching drums, Windex-streak guitars, and despondent sighs all extend directly from 1995’s Succour and 1996’s (Ch-Vox), albums that reimagined what was possible in electronica’s airless outer limits.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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There are a couple of photo ops, including one with Elphaba’s broom that earned gasps from shoppers.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
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The organization is also producing a caregiver's guide for people under 50 that includes — gasp — humor.Kat McGowan, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Susurration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/susurration. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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