resonate

verb

ˈre-zə-ˌnāt How to pronounce resonate (audio)
Definition of resonatenext
as in to echo
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves the deep sounds of the bassoon resonated through the concert hall

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Recent Examples of resonate Bonale Fambrini, who portrays Johnny Cade, said the show's themes can resonate with audiences of all ages. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Publish at a volume that used to be impossible, watch what resonates and double down on it. — Erhan Kaya, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The series resonated with people around the world, and Johnson went on to talk about her experience on television shows, in interviews, and more. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Perhaps that’s why this resonates beyond simply another fight among America’s 1 percent. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resonate
  1. echo
  2. reverberate
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  • The cosmetic choices — from tile and lighting to custom doors and hardware — echo the period without slipping into nostalgia.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Joe’s Sangeet outfit was tailored and hand-stitched by Lotus Bloom, and featured hot pink, black, and white beadwork that echoed the palette on Ramya’s lehenga.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of echo
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  • The losses linked to the demise of these groups are difficult to quantify, but participants and advocates say the impacts will reverberate across federal agencies for years.
    — Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Over 80 million people live in the Danube basin, but the river’s low water levels will reverberate even further.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of reverberate

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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