as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the orator's resonant voice filled the hall
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Recent Examples of resonant
Find Your Communities Just as teams are the units of performance in organizations, so communities are the resonant units for developing islands of coherence.
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Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Both films reflect the company’s deep commitment to rooted, resonant storytelling.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 30 June 2025
It’s been nearly 35 years since James Cameron’s genre-defining Terminator 2: Judgment Day hit theaters, but anyone who has seen it in the intervening decades can remember its resonant ending.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The quality of the performances range from adorably amateur to highly professional, deeply resonant and heartwrenching.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
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Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Both films reflect the company’s deep commitment to rooted, resonant storytelling.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 30 June 2025
It’s been nearly 35 years since James Cameron’s genre-defining Terminator 2: Judgment Day hit theaters, but anyone who has seen it in the intervening decades can remember its resonant ending.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The quality of the performances range from adorably amateur to highly professional, deeply resonant and heartwrenching.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resonant
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The estate’s five acres of gardens, developed over more than a decade, recreate an outdoor haven true to the time period with vibrant blooms and tranquil pathways. Smooth Rapids offers a full-service outdoor experience with kayaking, camping, and dining all in one scenic riverside location.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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In collaboration with Emily English, the range of pyjamas and underwear is inspired by summer fruits and matcha mornings, and comes in the most delicious and vibrant prints — all made with the brand’s softest, sustainable fabric.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Exquisitely known for their perfectly round shape and mirror like lustre.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Good gaming features and simplified Google TV streaming round things out for a sweet package.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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With his chiseled jaw, sonorous voice and bodybuilder’s frame, Lagree could be the love child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Fabio Lanzoni.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Choral passages of Mazzoli’s music explore the various potential dimensions of the aforementioned Hum and its ability to drown out all of life’s beautiful sonorous experiences and yet also function harmonically.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Flashing lights and reverberant noises may send pets into a frenzy over the holiday.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Written soon after the death of Mahler’s daughter and soon before his own, the symphony is a sombre, reflective, and reverberant adieu, brewing such melancholy that Leonard Bernstein theorized that Mahler was foretelling his own end.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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One of the most powerful moments of the night was the Waiting to Exhale tribute, beautifully curated by Adam Blackstone.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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This Summer Personal branding is one of the most powerful ways to reach your goals.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Room for improvement The cabin is so loud even with the top up that conversation with a partner was difficult at speed.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Ocean City officials have confirmed that fireworks — not gunfire — were the source of loud noises that caused panic and sent crowds scrambling on the boardwalk Friday night.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2025
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“Resonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonant. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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