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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sounding board
Brooks heaps praise on to Curtis, 67, who portrays Mackey's onscreen aunt and sounding board for advice in the movie.
—
Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The councilmember, whose District 1 includes Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Torrey Pines and Del Mar Mesa, served as a sounding board for the community during the meeting.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
Blue Lights episodes, which are informed by the testimony of dozens of ex-officers, capture exactly that unease, and Roy is a blunt sounding board for the show’s cast and creators.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Rodgers, in return, served as a sounding board to Rudolph on everything from football to politics to life in general, a departure from relationships with some of the players Rudolph shared the quarterback room with during his initial run with the Steelers.
—CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sounding board
Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The councilmember, whose District 1 includes Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Torrey Pines and Del Mar Mesa, served as a sounding board for the community during the meeting.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
Blue Lights episodes, which are informed by the testimony of dozens of ex-officers, capture exactly that unease, and Roy is a blunt sounding board for the show’s cast and creators.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Rodgers, in return, served as a sounding board to Rudolph on everything from football to politics to life in general, a departure from relationships with some of the players Rudolph shared the quarterback room with during his initial run with the Steelers.
—CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sounding board
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounding board
Noun
-
Insurance expert Karl Susman said the cost of earthquake insurance depends on multiple factors, including the home itself, when it was built, where it's located, and whether it's bolted.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
-
Calvert was among several experts who referenced the Privacy Protection Act of 1980, which generally requires the government to get a subpoena to obtain journalists' work products.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
But with his broadcast duties, the Hall of Fame quarterback has been more of a pitchman and advisor than hands-on architect.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
-
After stepping out to accommodate Paigyn’s daily noon meditation, Ainsley heads straight to the admissions office to plead her case with advisor, Greta (Miriam Silverman).—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
In the meantime, Care Team counselors will be available for students, and Employee Assistance Program services will be available for staff.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
-
In addition to Affleck and Damon, Williams took home a Best Supporting Actor trophy for his role as Will's counselor.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The voluntary program allows local districts and private schools to train employees or hire armed specialists to respond to active threats.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Meanwhile, print specialist Armand Clark kept an eye on a huge glossy banner for an upcoming event at the Minnesota Children’s Museum that was slowly emerging from a large-format printer.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sounding board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding%20board. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
