as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the orator's resonant voice filled the hall
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Recent Examples of resonant
The film artfully blends wacky gags and references with resonant themes that affect our world, including discrimination and unconscious bias, satisfying viewers of all ages.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
For creators and brands, success won’t come from louder or faster content, but from intentional, emotionally resonant storytelling that feels human.
—Katie Salcius, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Although Hampden’s overall fire count remains relatively low, the neighborhood has been hit by several highly visible and emotionally resonant fires in recent years, particularly involving historic and well-known buildings.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Starting with that resonant base for the house, Park and his team added the wavy concrete design texture on the exterior, adding a little bit of a brutal(ist), unyielding touch and making the house a castle that Man-su wants to defend.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2026
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
For creators and brands, success won’t come from louder or faster content, but from intentional, emotionally resonant storytelling that feels human.
—Katie Salcius, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Although Hampden’s overall fire count remains relatively low, the neighborhood has been hit by several highly visible and emotionally resonant fires in recent years, particularly involving historic and well-known buildings.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Starting with that resonant base for the house, Park and his team added the wavy concrete design texture on the exterior, adding a little bit of a brutal(ist), unyielding touch and making the house a castle that Man-su wants to defend.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resonant
Adjective
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The tactics of activists have largely included mass protests, most recently those of No Kings Day, as well as smaller, simpler ones, say, chanting and ringing bells in front of Tesla showrooms.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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Neither response was exactly a ringing endorsement.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Matching boots and leggings in black or a similarly dark neutral shade make a beautiful backdrop for a vibrant sweater.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The area, once home to a vibrant Black community known as Freedman’s Town, is now a mix of residential and commercial high-rise towers, pulsing nightlife and pricey townhomes.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Simon Rex, Elsie Fisher, and more round out the cast.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
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News round-up 🗞️ Another day, another Gianni Infantino PR masterclass.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Authoritative, sonorous and compelling, his is the voice that persuaded millions that the Martians had landed in Grover’s Mills, New Jersey in The War of the Worlds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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The country twang of her Nashville origins has been replaced with sonorous synths, and in the case of Showgirl, a throwback to the retro electric guitar sound of her bestselling 2014 album 1989.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Flashing lights and reverberant noises may send pets into a frenzy over the holiday.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Written soon after the death of Mahler’s daughter and soon before his own, the symphony is a sombre, reflective, and reverberant adieu, brewing such melancholy that Leonard Bernstein theorized that Mahler was foretelling his own end.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But at the same time, [the Gates Foundation’s spend-down announcement] has ended up being a very powerful call to action, both for our staff and for many of our partners.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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These concerns are sharpened by the shadow of Epstein, whose connections to powerful figures continue to surface.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The American was greeted by loud cheers from the traveling US fans when her name was announced as a starter, but the occasion didn’t seem to faze the young athlete, who has taken on so much responsibility of late.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Shortly thereafter, the two women heard a loud bang and exited the bedroom to find Toth lying on the kitchen floor and staring blankly at the ceiling, the report said.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Resonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonant. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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