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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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2
as in relics
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
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
For many people, Stewart included, conjure’s echoes ring loudest in the kitchen.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
But the echoes of The Office become too hard to ignore at a certain point… especially with a flirty, slow-burn romance that can’t help but remind us of Jim and Pam.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
While there are echoes of the original show’s characters here, for the most part the dynamics are quite different.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Again there are some clear echoes in what’s happening with AI today.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Did these echoes develop in an organic manner?
—Jane Ciabattari
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
For example, unusual aftereffects called echoes, generated as gravitational waves bounce off a firewall or other structure near the horizon, might appear after an initial signal.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
The man shows him Union Minière’s company housing, its doctors, hospitals, and nurseries — echoes of Fordlândia and of the corporate welfare programs that companies like Kodak offered as a substitute for a closed shop.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Quintosapore innovative farming project may be nestled in the verdant and peaceful Umbrian hills, but echoes of Hollywood and Cinecittà are not too distant.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
For many people, Stewart included, conjure’s echoes ring loudest in the kitchen.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
But the echoes of The Office become too hard to ignore at a certain point… especially with a flirty, slow-burn romance that can’t help but remind us of Jim and Pam.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
While there are echoes of the original show’s characters here, for the most part the dynamics are quite different.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Again there are some clear echoes in what’s happening with AI today.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Did these echoes develop in an organic manner?
—Jane Ciabattari
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
For example, unusual aftereffects called echoes, generated as gravitational waves bounce off a firewall or other structure near the horizon, might appear after an initial signal.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
The man shows him Union Minière’s company housing, its doctors, hospitals, and nurseries — echoes of Fordlândia and of the corporate welfare programs that companies like Kodak offered as a substitute for a closed shop.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoes
Verb
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His new album continues to showcase Worthington’s growing star power as an ardent devotee of country music’s timeless sounds.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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The system, which also supports Dolby Atmos, sounds full, with plenty of distortion-free volume, clear mids and highs, and more bass than usual.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Elinor soon repeats the information to Colonel Brandon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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After that first action, the process repeats, always recalibrating based on the latest available data.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the end of the season, Unrivaled’s main accounts across six platforms reached nearly 400,000 followers, while its clubs added another 334,000 combined.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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By then Kirk had amassed millions of followers across social media, and The Charlie Kirk Show became one of the most popular political podcasts in the country.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now supposedly dying from some terminal illness, Julian has gone total hermit mode inside of his cluttered London apartment, where the walls are festooned with the relics of his success and the backrooms are a junk pile of painful memories.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many of these local gems are cozy relics that house unique pieces that evoke a sense of nostalgia, hold a coveted aesthetic or have historical significance.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For anyone with a daily journaling habit, this resonates.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Apple’s struggles with iPhone models in different years Apple has struggled in recent years to find a fourth iPhone model that resonates as strongly as the standard, Pro and Pro Max.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hell, there’s an entire TikTok channel that just features a guy reading different Bourdain quotes over travel montages and, sometimes, Bourdain clip shows.—
Tres Dean,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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Her legacy lives on through Dalton, who hangs Toussaint’s portrait at Downing Street and quotes her final speech at the show’s end.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At the time, the Czech capital still held traces of Kafka’s era; now, Prague serves almost like a shrine to the author, with an official museum and several monuments around town, which range from iconic to kitsch in her view.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their marshmallow-like shapes contrast with a raw, brutal finish, celebrating an unusual casting process that preserves traces of handwork and visible seams.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since the archer is a defender of the universe, the sentiment rings true for the loyalty and camaraderie Sazz brings through her actions.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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That sentiment probably rings very true for the devoted fans of the long-running franchise that has included six television seasons and three theatrical films.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Echoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echoes. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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