sounding board

noun

Definition of sounding boardnext
as in expert
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.

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Recent Examples of sounding board In a show that’s giving such a specific snapshot of a world that many people have no contact with, having a character that’s a bit of an audience sounding board is important. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 June 2026 Schmidt said that the two have bonded plenty since their respective surgeries, using one another as a sounding board and a source of moral support throughout the darker days of their grueling rehabs. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026 Much like Inouye-Perez, Fernandez’s best attribute is her ability to be a sounding board for Grant. — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 No Andy Dalton as a sounding board or safety net anymore as in the three previous seasons, either. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sounding board
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounding board
  1. expert
  2. adviser
  3. counselor
  4. specialist
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  • But this should be guided and individualized by the right expert in terms of counseling and determining both the risks and benefits of sports based on the cardiac diagnosis and type of sport engaged in by the athlete.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Sandy Baum, an expert in education finance with the Urban Institute, said the new loan limits are unreasonably low, but uncapped borrowing was a real problem and some restrictions are necessary.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of expert
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  • Zeke Emanuel is an oncologist and bioethicist who served as an adviser to the Obama administration, helping shape the Affordable Care Act.
    — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • In past hearings, Paul has frequently questioned the former White House medical adviser about bat coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026
Definition of adviser
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  • Medina, then just 18, was booked into county jail and placed in a special observation unit after threatening to kill himself, banging his head and urinating in front of his counselor.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • In the coming weeks, Mason and co-counselors Matt Smid and Mark Daniel will come together to sort out what could’ve gone better with their defense strategy during this trial, Mason said.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of counselor
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  • This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • According to Priya Jaisinghani, MD, an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist at NYU Langone Health, people commonly turn to peptides to lose weight, grow muscle, support exercise recovery, and enhance longevity.
    — Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 July 2026
Definition of specialist

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“Sounding board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding%20board. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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