1
formal
: the quality of a sound that stays loud, clear, and deep for a long time
the resonance of the singer's voice
2
formal
: a quality that makes something personally meaningful or important to someone
His story didn't have much resonance with the audience.
3
technical
: a sound or vibration produced in one object that is caused by the sound or vibration produced in another
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“Resonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/resonance. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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