vibrations
Britishplural noun
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instinctive feelings supposedly influencing human communication
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a characteristic atmosphere felt to be emanating from places or objects
Example Sentences
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"Don't forget an artwork receives vibrations merely from the footsteps of all the visitors to a museum," said Kerstin Kracht, an expert in vibration reduction.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Kennett says the device works without electrical power and is engineered so vibrations are isolated so as not to interfere with fragile experiments or the structural integrity of a vessel in space.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
This description applies to a wide range of systems, including light waves, molecular vibrations, and even the motion of a single trapped atom.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
It is monitoring equipment in its fleet of mills for odd vibrations and other signs that maintenance is needed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
And I mouth into the phone, I love you, in case some of her cells pick up on the vibrations and it serves me well in the next life.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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