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adjective

as in resonant

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echoing

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verb

present participle of echo
1
as in ringing
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves my calls for help echoed off the walls of the abandoned mine shaft

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2
as in repeating
to say after another the little brats sassed the babysitter by echoing in a singsong voice everything she said

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Recent Examples of echoing
Verb
Antosca wanted to give a sense of Cady’s lingering impact on the family by ending with an outdoor cookout scene echoing the way the series began, when the Bowdens were more innocent. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 July 2026 Elsewhere, sharp use is made of a playful score by longtime Johnson collaborator Jay McCarrol, with sleepy piano passages echoing underlying notes of melancholy. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 The room was thick with the din of 1,400 men packed inside a stone box—their voices, the sound of feet scuffling on the floor, and their hands moving restlessly atop the tables, echoing. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 While clipping boosts awareness, tracking direct conversions remains a challenge, and both methods face disclosure risks, echoing past regulatory issues. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The shooting sparked protests in the nation’s fourth-largest city, echoing Salgado Araujo’s family’s calls for transparency. — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026 These icons—including symbols associated with hygiene, nature, science, sustainability, food, and culture—are arranged to form a large letter U, echoing the original corporate logo while also reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026 Their songs crescendo in waves, surging like radio static, echoing like a drum. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 The Hill Country’s steep, rocky terrain and fast runoff can funnel water into rivers and low-water crossings, echoing the deadly July 2025 Guadalupe River flood. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoing
  1. resonant
  2. ringing
  3. repeating
  4. sonorous
  5. sounding
  6. quoting
  7. melodic
  8. resonating
Adjective
  • The wedding processional began with the majestic, resonant tones of the historic church organ, setting a reverent and grand atmosphere.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Bianca and Heather deeply understand today’s audiences and have shown their ability to drive engagement with innovative and resonant campaigns.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of resonant
Verb
  • Thursday’s ceremony followed Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier ringing the Nasdaq opening bell in late June, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
    — Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Spectators typically leave a UFC fight with ringing ears and a sheepish resolve to get back to the gym.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of ringing
Verb
  • Discovered by amateur mathematician David Smith in 2022, it can be used to cover every square inch of an endless bathroom floor (or any other surface) without ever repeating a single pattern.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
  • Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Definition of repeating
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
Verb
  • No, this new flat-plane-crank V-8 is not the ultimate in silent running, sounding a little vocal at higher revs.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
  • For now, bitcoin and crypto traders are sounding increasingly happy for the price to remain flat, provided there isn’t another major decline.
    — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of sounding
Verb
  • The story also referenced a story in El Nuevo Día, the largest circulating newspaper in Puerto Rico, quoting Díaz.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • More than 30 countries have officially requested participation, Tasnim News Agency said this week, quoting Ali Akbar Poorjamshidian of the IRGC.
    — Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026
Definition of quoting
Adjective
  • Back when Pitchfork could make or break bands, the website championed the London outfit, propelling the unlikely quintet from dorky purveyors of melodic dance songs to champions of the painfully cool.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 21 July 2026
  • The double bass became both the heartbeat and the guide of jazz, supporting the ensemble while adding its own rhythmic and melodic voice.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
Definition of melodic
Verb
  • The company's strategy of giving cloud customers a choice of AI models based on quality, latency, cost, and compliance appears to be resonating.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 July 2026
  • Elsewhere in the division, Loro Piana and Rimowa are still outperforming, while Celine is seeing progress quarter-to-quarter, with Michael Rider’s ready-to-wear, shoes and soft versions of the Triomphe handbag resonating with consumers.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Definition of resonating

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