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
The angular momenta tied to its lattice vibrations combined in a way that produced a new rotation moving at twice the frequency but in the opposite direction.
From Science Daily • May 24, 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
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
“I need you to create gusts and winds to push my voice. Make my voice louder by pushing the vibrations up against the ceiling to create echoes around us!”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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