Definition of resonatenext
as in to echo
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves the deep sounds of the bassoon resonated through the concert hall

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Recent Examples of resonate What led you to this approach, and how did these artistic choices resonate with your story? Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 June 2026 People have countless dining options, so restaurants need to create experiences that resonate emotionally. Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Satrapi’s story of mandatory veiling, of girls and women forced into a double life in the wake of the 1979 Revolution, deeply resonated with my own experience. Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 And true to the franchise, the new movie is both hysterical and heartwarming, while still dealing with some mature, timely themes that will resonate with parents especially. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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Verb
  • Trump kicked off the Great American State Fair celebration Wednesday, June 24, with a speech that echoed several of his most familiar refrains, from lowering gas prices and criticizing former President Joe Biden to touting his border policies.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • The Taiwanese security official echoed that sentiment.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The aftershocks from the tech selloff continue to reverberate across global markets.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • Some of the most divisive issues reverberating throughout the Democratic Party were on full display in the New York primary Tuesday night.
    Elena Moore, NPR, 24 June 2026

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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