suspiration

Definition of suspirationnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspiration
Noun
  • After his turn, English let out a sigh, exhausted by all the extemporaneous scribing.
    Dan Greene, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Getty Images For the last several months, brands, influencers, and rank-and-file workers alike have been invoking the year 2016 with a fervor that feels less like a throwback trend and more like a collective sigh of relief.
    Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Featuring gasp-worthy twists and a committed ensemble (particularly Kate Hudson and Janelle Monáe), Glass Onion is an entertaining mystery with a healthy dose of social satire.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Allen then settled into a lawn chair a few feet from away and watched his friend gasp for air for about eight minutes.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Fine, minimalist belts like this Cézembre beltcan be worn alone for a whisper of detail or doubled (even tripled) for stronger visual impact.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • But now the whispers are growing into a chorus.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Now the babble about them is back.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Mesopotamian corpses, stirred by the babble of trade, wander the halls wrapped in shrouds of extravagant malice.
    David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
Noun
  • When Kuminga removed his sweats, walked to the scorer’s table and checked in to begin the second quarter Tuesday night, a murmur grew into a modest standing ovation as the fans inside Chase Center realized what was happening.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Outside, the marinas become villages — food stalls, shaded lounges, the steady murmur of deals being courted.
    Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The sound of the waves and the gurgle of cascading water radiate a monastic serenity; the spa has a fine selection of hot-stone and deep-tissue massages.
    Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • There’s something almost spiritual about walking among these giants—the cool air, the rustle of leaves, and the quiet hum of nature.
    Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Birds call through the canopy, leaves rustle, and insects hum songs underneath sacred stillness.
    Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • By using studio-grade microphones, the earbuds can feed the surrounding soundscape directly into the listener’s ears with a sense of realism that’s free from any hiss or distortion.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The hiss of our skis seemed louder and crisper with no one else around.
    Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Suspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspiration. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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