Synonyms of sounding boards

sounding boards

noun

plural of sounding board

as in experts

a person or group with whom you discuss ideas to see if the ideas are good

My friend is my sounding board for new ideas.

Related Words

• experts
• advisers
• counselors
• specialists
• consultants
• authorities
• professionals
• pros
• counsels
• kitchen cabinets
• confidants
• cabinets
• consiglieri

Dissimilar Words

• counselees

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sounding boards

Dines uses the models constantly — as sounding boards, editors and research engines — while insisting the ideas, the will and the taste must come from him. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

These partner-managers operate as mentors and sounding boards of sorts. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 June 2026

Throughout their respective ups and downs, the brothers leaned on one another as sounding boards. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026

Beyond programs, the clubs connect children with trusted adults and older children who can serve as role models and sounding boards. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025

These club-like bodies have also served as sounding boards for the Academy’s leadership during challenging times for the organization, and, in turn, the organization’s leaders have provided a support system for affinity groups during challenging times for their communities. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025