resound
verb
re·sound
ri-ˈzau̇nd 
also -ˈsau̇nd
resounded; resounding; resounds
1
: to become filled with sound : reverberate
2
a
: to sound loudly
the gunshot resounded
b
: to produce a sonorous or echoing sound
3
: to become renowned
1
: to extol loudly or widely : celebrate
2
: echo, reverberate
3
: to sound or utter in full resonant tones
Examples of resound in a Sentence
The organ resounded throughout the church.
His speech resounded throughout the world.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
Conventional business wisdom from the 1960s and 70s was rejected in resounding fashion as intrepid investors bought the conglomerates with an eye on liberating the undermanaged and underutilized businesses under their control.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Read on for the true story of Willingham's arrest, trial, and appeals, as well as how its impact continues to resound to this day.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
In a market with countless opinion and analysis pieces, the simplicity of an image can sometimes resound more loudly than words.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Resound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resound. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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resound
verb
re·sound
ri-ˈzau̇nd
1
: to become filled with sound : reverberate
the hall resounded with cheers
2
: to sound loudly
the organ resounds throughout the hall
3
: to become renowned
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