as in to echo
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves the deep sounds of the bassoon resonated through the concert hall

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Recent Examples of resonate Kim explains that this requires having teams deeply embedded in each territory who understand the cultural nuances that resonate with local audiences. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025 His unique passions and experiences lead him to create works that truly resonate with his audience. Matt Emma, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025 In the Philippines, where more than 80% of the population identifies as Catholic, his legacy resonates deeply. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025 Although Obama’s circumstances as wife to a president are certainly extraordinary, her comments immediately resonated with women across the country because of their universality. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • This would have echoed Pat Benatar’s induction three years ago, where the Rock Hall inducted both Benatar and her husband and musical partner, Neil Giraldo.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The letter from the group of university presidents echoed Garber’s remarks.
    Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
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  • The Ochi speak, not with words, but sounds—melodic shrills that reverberate in the air and can be interpreted on an emotional level.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
  • News of the shooting reverberated in the Florida Capitol, which was briefly put on lockdown, and reached all the way to Washington.
    Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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