reverberative

adjective

ri-ˈvər-bə-ˌrā-tiv How to pronounce reverberative (audio)
Definition of reverberativenext
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones the reverberative sounds of the pipe organ filled every corner of the majestic Gothic cathedral

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverberative
  1. ringing
  2. round
  3. vibrant
  4. resonant
  5. loud
  6. powerful
  7. golden
  8. sonorous
Adjective
  • The quote sounded more like a statement of facts than a ringing endorsement.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The ringing endorsement reinforces Nvidia’s dominance in AI infrastructure even as some big tech companies roll out their own custom chips.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • The asymmetry can help visually lengthen and balance a round face.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • There are many round, massive, geologically interesting objects in our solar system that, viewed in isolation, look and act somewhat like planets.
    — Mike Brown, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Repetitive motifs in various shapes were her trademark, resembling netting, swirls or worms, but most often dots, dancing proudly on her canvases or as sparkling balls or dots of light in her installations in all their vibrant, psychedelic glory.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For brisk days, bundle up in a trusty (and equally vibrant) cardigan.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • Lifestyle photography and emotionally resonant copy don't move agents.
    — Himanshu Sinha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This gives you a 26% discount on a premium portable speaker featuring resonant acoustics with booming bass, IP67 dust and waterproof durability, up to 20 hours of battery life, USB-C power-out charging, and Bose SimpleSync connectivity.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of resonant
Adjective
  • The noise would be so loud the town might think a parade was taking place.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Grieving mothers fear fireworks and other loud noises that sound like gunshots.
    — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • Experts said it was most likely caused by a partial glacier collapse that sent tons of ice and rock crashing down into the valley below, setting off a powerful landslide.
    — Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Hacking incident Hugging Face was recently at the center of a hacking incident that raised concerns about the rapid evolution of powerful AI and cybersecurity tools.
    — April Roach, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming.
    — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Wearing a bright, creamy, golden blonde gives both an expensive and edgy aura (the perfect combination).
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Assuming the role of a human clapper, Holzinger struck its lip again and again, sending a sonorous peal across the Biennale grounds.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
  • In addition to his film, TV and theater work, Yun has also narrated a ton of Korean documentaries over the years thanks to his sonorous voice.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of sonorous
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“Reverberative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverberative. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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