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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
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
But his spices aren’t the only things that have echoes of home.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Known for her vibrant and eclectic mix of painting, printmaking and sculpture, Rojas infuses her work with whimsical narratives and bold, geometric forms with Surrealist echoes.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Moura sees echoes between his country’s recent struggles and the United States’ own democratic challenges.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
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
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
Noun
Over millennia, marine animals have honed ears and sonar-like abilities to read their world in vibrations and echoes, turning the ocean into a place both alive with sound and fine-tuned to its subtleties.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
But his spices aren’t the only things that have echoes of home.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Known for her vibrant and eclectic mix of painting, printmaking and sculpture, Rojas infuses her work with whimsical narratives and bold, geometric forms with Surrealist echoes.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Moura sees echoes between his country’s recent struggles and the United States’ own democratic challenges.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echoes
Verb
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Sounds of the deep, burbly bass-baritone exhaust dancing atop the engine’s upper intake sounds in the treble clef—utterly magnificent.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Music sounds bigger, dialogue sounds clearer, and yes, your TV actually feels more epic.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 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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Employers increasingly wonder whether campuses are cultivating independent thinkers or just cautious followers.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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His family was denied access to his body for days after his death, fueling suspicions of foul play among followers.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Comets are among the most captivating wanderers of the solar system — icy relics from its earliest days that blaze across the sky with glowing tails and mysterious origins.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Not a house of relics, not a memorial.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That Tory commands such high wattage front row attendees speaks to how much her brand and fashion resonates with women.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The show has been #1 in late night for nine straight seasons; Stephen's comedy resonates daily across digital and social media; and the broadcast is a staple of the nation's zeitgeist.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 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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Empty out whatever remains inside the jar then rinse thoroughly by running hot water over every single area several times; this should remove any remaining traces of vinegar solution or debris.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are mentions, traces, and shadows of it in letters from Milena to mutual friend and editor Max Brod, and by Kafka in his journals, but not in any significant, expository detail.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 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
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“Echoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echoes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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