as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the pastor's reverberant voice could be heard all over the cemetery as he read the final prayers for the deceased
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Recent Examples of reverberant
This is an astonishing moment, eerie and reverberant with unspoken meaning.
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Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Duane Eddy, who broke new ground in pop music in the 1950s with a reverberant, staccato style of guitar playing that became known as twang, died on Tuesday in Franklin, Tenn.
—Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times, 1 May 2024
Its imagery is daring, immediate, and reverberant, Dune: Part 2 is the anti–Rebel Moon.
—Armond White, National Review, 1 Mar. 2024
Since the reverberant waves of this eruption hadn't yet fully saturated the tech industry by the time last year's CES took place, there wasn't really a whole lot of GenAI talk in Las Vegas last January.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 29 Dec. 2023
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Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Duane Eddy, who broke new ground in pop music in the 1950s with a reverberant, staccato style of guitar playing that became known as twang, died on Tuesday in Franklin, Tenn.
—Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times, 1 May 2024
Its imagery is daring, immediate, and reverberant, Dune: Part 2 is the anti–Rebel Moon.
—Armond White, National Review, 1 Mar. 2024
Since the reverberant waves of this eruption hadn't yet fully saturated the tech industry by the time last year's CES took place, there wasn't really a whole lot of GenAI talk in Las Vegas last January.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 29 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverberant
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Find Your Communities Just as teams are the units of performance in organizations, so communities are the resonant units for developing islands of coherence.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Both films reflect the company’s deep commitment to rooted, resonant storytelling.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Richie’s hairstylist George Curran opted for movement in the form of a bouncy blowout, using a round brush and blow-dryer to create volume and a soft curve.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Aside from a round diamond pendant, nothing is more classic—and timeless—than initial necklaces.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The serene scene is meant to mimic the dichotomy of the scent: a powerful blend of florals mixed with vibrant woody notes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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What began as a creative outlet among friends quickly evolved into a vibrant collective.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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With his chiseled jaw, sonorous voice and bodybuilder’s frame, Lagree could be the love child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Fabio Lanzoni.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Choral passages of Mazzoli’s music explore the various potential dimensions of the aforementioned Hum and its ability to drown out all of life’s beautiful sonorous experiences and yet also function harmonically.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Room for improvement The cabin is so loud even with the top up that conversation with a partner was difficult at speed.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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To give you an idea of how loud that is, city traffic is 85 decibels, and a siren is 120 decibels.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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“Reverberant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverberant. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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