resonant
adjective
res·o·nant
ˈre-zə-nənt 
ˈrez-nənt
1
: continuing to sound : echoing
2
a
: capable of inducing resonance
b
: relating to or exhibiting resonance
3
a
: intensified and enriched by or as if by resonance
a resonant voice
b
: marked by grandiloquence
resonant
noun
resonantly
adverb
Examples of resonant in a Sentence
the resonant tones of the piano
He has a deep, resonant voice.
His words were resonant with meaning.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
For creators and brands, success won’t come from louder or faster content, but from intentional, emotionally resonant storytelling that feels human.
—Katie Salcius, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Hamnet has been praised for its emotionally resonant story and raw portrayal of grief.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Although Hampden’s overall fire count remains relatively low, the neighborhood has been hit by several highly visible and emotionally resonant fires in recent years, particularly involving historic and well-known buildings.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
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resonant
adjective
res·o·nant
ˈrez-ᵊn-ənt
ˈrez-nənt
1
: continuing to sound
2
: of, relating to, or showing resonance
3
: strengthened and enriched by resonance
resonantly
adverb
Medical Definition
resonant
adjective
res·o·nant
ˈrez-ᵊn-ənt, ˈrez-nənt
1
: capable of inducing resonance
2
: relating to or exhibiting resonance
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