SOUNDING BOARD Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

sounding board

noun

Definition of sounding board

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 Subramaniam, the second CEO in the company’s 53-year history, is operating for the first time without his mentor and sounding board. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 15 July 2026 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 If Julia Roberts inspired you to give denim shorts a go, this pair is a great sounding board. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for sounding board

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Noun

Despite growing speculation, experts caution that many details surrounding the J-36 remain based on open-source imagery rather than official disclosures.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Christina Giaquinto is an organizing expert and spiritual life coach who served as a brand ambassador and organizing expert for Modular Closets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of expert

Noun

Iran has denied any current negotiations with the US, and a military adviser to the supreme leader has threatened American ships taking part in a blockade of Iranian ports.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The production also employs several military advisers, according to De Oliveira.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of adviser

Noun

Staff review medical needs, match campers with counselors and arrange meet ups before opening day so that by the time campers arrive, little is left to chance.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
The results are larger class sizes, fewer counselors, deferred maintenance and another round of painful budget cuts.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of counselor

Noun

Vote for Iowa's Cutest Cat Gabriela Velasquez is an audience engagement specialist for the USA TODAY Network, working primarily with the Des Moines Register and Sioux Falls Argus-Leader.

— Gabriela Velasquez, Des Moines Register, 3 Aug. 2026
During that time, astronauts will live far from hospitals, specialists and emergency evacuation options.

— Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

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