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also echos
1
as in followers
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 traces
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 echoes
Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
But travel through this stretch of the West Coast on the trail of the American writer and there are echoes of his world all around you.
—Alexandra Genova, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
That said, there’s fundamental things about Mormonism in these extremist groups that are somewhat captivating because women in mainstream culture are seeing echoes in the tradwife movement, in the patriarchy that is integral to Mormonism.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Leo’s election has echoes of that of Pope John Paul II, the first non-Italian to be chosen in 450 years and the first from Poland, who became pontiff at the height of the Cold War in 1978.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
As the clock hit zeros and Atascocita boys soccer coach Jed Garner was drenched with ice-cold cooler water, the echoes of the fans’ vuvuzelas provided a loud and enthusiastic soundtrack for a historic moment.
—Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
These echoes of dance music’s past inject new life into the 25-year-old British artist’s soft-spoken oeuvre.
—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
More than just echoes of his stroke from a decade prior.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The drone also incorporates an acoustic shield to dampen noise from its own propellers, enabling clearer detection of echoes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Thousands took to the streets, and police responded by using rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse the protests, in a show of force that carried echoes of 1956.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
But travel through this stretch of the West Coast on the trail of the American writer and there are echoes of his world all around you.
—Alexandra Genova, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
That said, there’s fundamental things about Mormonism in these extremist groups that are somewhat captivating because women in mainstream culture are seeing echoes in the tradwife movement, in the patriarchy that is integral to Mormonism.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Leo’s election has echoes of that of Pope John Paul II, the first non-Italian to be chosen in 450 years and the first from Poland, who became pontiff at the height of the Cold War in 1978.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
As the clock hit zeros and Atascocita boys soccer coach Jed Garner was drenched with ice-cold cooler water, the echoes of the fans’ vuvuzelas provided a loud and enthusiastic soundtrack for a historic moment.
—Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
These echoes of dance music’s past inject new life into the 25-year-old British artist’s soft-spoken oeuvre.
—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
More than just echoes of his stroke from a decade prior.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The drone also incorporates an acoustic shield to dampen noise from its own propellers, enabling clearer detection of echoes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoes
Verb
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If a plan sounds too perfect, look at the details to ensure none of them have been overlooked.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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The ring around the button will illuminate during the process, and a brief musical chime sounds when it’s finished.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Frequency is how often something repeats over time.—
Andrei Derevianko,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Beyond transparency concerns, Dreier said the FY 2027 request largely repeats a plan Congress already rejected during the FY 2026 cycle, when lawmakers restored NASA's science funding after a similar proposal was overturned in a bipartisan vote.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over on Deuxmoi, followers debated the significance of this report about Jenner and Elordi.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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But in the years since then, many of her followers have expressed concern over her mental health, citing her social media posts.—
Chloe Melas,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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Research suggests that more than 171 trillion particles can be found in the world’s oceans, with traces found even in remote regions of Antarctica.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Make sure to thoroughly rinse the containers to ensure there aren’t any traces of the cleaning solution.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But perhaps more than any of his policies, Orban’s political charisma, emphasis on maintaining Hungary’s traditions and dedication to bolstering national pride resonates most strongly with his base.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Hanrahan’s estimation, the White House has lost track of what resonates online.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ah, another Broadway musical that positions Tina Turner as a lethal iceberg, a leading man who quotes 20 year old YouTube memes and a time-traveling Céline Dion whose surreal version of a historical tragedy is so much better than the real thing.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Swimbaits, stick baits, creature baits, crawfish imitators, and big ribbontail worms will all catch fish on a Texas rig.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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For decades, Gallup’s company and its imitators improved their techniques.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ask for a tour, or just linger long enough around these relics, and a staffer will likely share legendary stories of these halls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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While some dams serve critical purposes, protection from flooding and supplying drinking water, along the 80-mile-long Charles River, Kumpf says nearly 20 dams are simply relics of the region's industrial past.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Echoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echoes. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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