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as in follower
a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way
a younger sister who was her echo all the while that they were growing up
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as in trace
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
a few stone carvings are the only echoes that remain of a once-mighty civilization
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Recent Examples of echo
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Her voice continues to echo in Norah Jones’s breathy understatement, Tracy Chapman’s acoustic urgency and the way Alicia Keys attaches grandeur to a single piano chord.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Brian Unger, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
In a potent echo of the present, the montage began with a photo of former Iranian Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh, who was overthrown in a 1953 coup backed by British and American intelligence services.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Interiors are a melange of gold, blue, and ivory, oranges, and coral accents that echo the colours of the sun, sea, and sand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Her voice continues to echo in Norah Jones’s breathy understatement, Tracy Chapman’s acoustic urgency and the way Alicia Keys attaches grandeur to a single piano chord.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Because behind every ride is an echo of the thousands of Black cowboys who helped shape the American West.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
In a potent echo of the present, the montage began with a photo of former Iranian Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh, who was overthrown in a 1953 coup backed by British and American intelligence services.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echo
Verb
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Experts have repeatedly sounded the alarm on Vantara's massive animal intake, including the import of critically endangered and rare species.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The phrase sounds clinical, but the concept is practical.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Looking to repeat as national champions, the Hoosiers finished spring practice last week with a reloaded squad that features top transfer portal pickups, quarterback Josh Hoover and wide receiver Nick Marsh.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The rings arise because the metal softens as the can compresses, then stiffens, then compresses and stiffens again, repeating the pattern until the compression is complete—akin to something called homoclinic snaking.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Artists affiliated with the Wide Awakes have adopted the original group’s open-eye iconography to symbolize the new wave of followers’ social awakening.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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Streamers may have a variety of sources of income, including sponsorship, donations from followers, affiliate links, selling merchandise, and tournament winnings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Scientists identified plant traces by sequencing microscopic DNA fragments found in dust and fibers collected from the Shroud, rather than discovering visible food remains.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Level 5 accident dumped radioactive contamination across Europe and it is thought that traces of isotope iodine-131 may have caused several hundred cancer diagnoses.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During their time in space, the Artemis 2 crew captivated the world with spectacular imagery of our celestial neighbor, as well as heartfelt sentiments of teamwork and togetherness that resonated with millions back on Earth.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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For Bertinelli, that moving arc is what makes the story resonate.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Welcome to May, quotes readers!—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Baseball is a copycat league, and success breeds imitators.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Karp’s telling, Basquiat is someone who Just Did Things, like today’s defense tech founders, who possess a similar kind of creative conviction, as opposed to the consumer tech imitators of yesteryear.—
Simon Denny,
Artforum,
20 Apr. 2026
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This relic hasn’t provided an economic benefit to the community for ages.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The central stupa also houses various sacred relics, including tooth relics of the Buddha obtained from Sri Lanka.—
Ethan Teekah,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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“Echo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echo. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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