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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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There’s a whisper of floral elegance, balanced with earthy depth, giving it a versatile and refined character.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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After ten years of whispers, gossip, and speculation, the women finally start to open up about what has been painfully obvious to any faithful watcher of this show: Karen has been struggling with an alcohol problem that has recently gotten out of control.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite murmurs about the future of ODI cricket, India’s form during 2023 in the 50-over format was supreme with 27 wins out of 35.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Diagnosed with a heart murmur at just 4 months old, along with being the runt of his litter, Bosley always fought hard and never gave up.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The air was thick with humidity, and the forest seemed alive with sounds — colorful birds, darting insects, cutting ants, and the frequent rustle of something unseen.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The noises of all the organisms living together in a particular place—the trill of birdsong, thrum of insect wings, rustle of leaves, cacophony of yips, or a lonely midnight howl—make up that setting’s biophony, an audio signature of life.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Ho-gil picked up Eun-byul, who bounced on his lap with a contented sigh.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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In related news, Oregon fans across the country just let out a collective sigh.—
Alex Kirshner,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The cyberattack in Zero Day is revealed to be orchestrated by a network of influential people, including tech moguls, political figures, and even members of Mullen's own inner circle—most notably his daughter Alexandra (gasp!).—
Ally Neagen,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
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Karlsson was acquired to give Crosby, Malkin and Kris Letang a last gasp at a winner.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Susurration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/susurration. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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