resonates

present tense third-person singular of resonate
as in echoes
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 resonates When a segment receives double the watch time or a comment section fills with enthusiasm, the response seems to reveal what resonates. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 Indeed, even four seasons into the series, each encounter resonates deeply with her. — Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Fog steals across the moor, and the campy burr of a Scottish bisexual resonates in your ears. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Led by global creative director Wes Gordon, the brand epitomizes the feminine style, colorful palette and glamour that resonates with Crystal Charity Ball supporters. — Holly Haber, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 By leveraging multigenerational and diverse employee panels and focus groups, organizations can better understand what resonates and how to share authentic leadership experiences. — Jalie Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 While Zvyagintsev notices Minotaur playing uniquely from place to place, its chilly, incisive power — its brutal commentary on love and betrayal, loyalty and corruption — still resonates on a universal level. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 Hansen has mentored a number of creators in the niche, and the videos’ impact resonates offscreen, too. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026 Your picture of the firefighters still resonates all these years later. — Mike Kelly, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Resonates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonates. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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