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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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
The psychological drama between these two characters opens up a lot of bigger themes that feel very resonant in the world today, globally.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The company stands out for its talented designers who create characters that are emotionally resonant and timeless, and for its commercial team, which keeps those characters relevant through new experiences and interactions.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
In this conversation, George reflects on how SirDavis is reshaping the definition of luxury, how whisky can carry a voice as resonant as a song, and why this brand is built for legacy.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Resonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonant. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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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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