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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William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The ‘mere exposure effect’ demonstrates that people are more likely to trust and value messages that feel familiar or emotionally resonant.
—Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
In an era where luxury is no longer solely defined by exclusivity and heritage, a new wave of Black entrepreneurs is reshaping the landscape, making high-end products more accessible and culturally resonant.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 May 2025
Schreier offered three key musical references: the emotionally resonant orchestration of The Hudsucker Proxy, the tense bank robbery scene from Heat, and Dumbledore’s death scene in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
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“Resonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonant. Accessed 20 May. 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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