REVERBERATING Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in ringing

marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones the temple was filled with the reverberating sound of the gong

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verb

present participle of reverberate

as in echoing

to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves the sound of thunder reverberated from one end of the mountain pass to the other

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The 66-year-old Walter’s shocking decision to sell after just 10 months of official ownership is reverberating throughout the team’s massive fan base, which appeared to be uniformly excited about the purchase last year. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Manufacturing delays reverberating from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the slow progress on the makeover of the ride that closed in January 2022. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026 News of the attacks, which initially went unnoticed, is reverberating across Silicon Valley and Washington amid debates over how to address the advanced cybercapabilities of AI. — Huo Jingnan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 With the beat reverberating off the walls, Nick would pull out one of the tiny pills, hold it steady between his fingers and scrape some dust off it into a shallow dish. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 But with news of LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday reverberating around the league, the cold reality of next season is hitting the Warriors and their fan base. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 25 July 2026 When the crash occurs, the object vaporizes and shock waves are sent reverberating through the Earth’s crust. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 July 2026 The sound was low and resonant, reverberating after each blow. — Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 Cannon talk is also reverberating in the run-up to Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 29 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverberating

Adjective

The quote sounded more like a statement of facts than a ringing endorsement.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
The ringing endorsement reinforces Nvidia’s dominance in AI infrastructure even as some big tech companies roll out their own custom chips.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of ringing

Verb

Sweating, screaming, a whole arena echoing his every word – Brooks was rapturous.

— Heather Bushman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Suddenly, residents and officials in red states and swing districts such as Texas, Mississippi and Ohio are echoing progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders in calling for pauses on new data centers.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of echoing

Adjective

Repetitive motifs in various shapes were her trademark, resembling netting, swirls or worms, but most often dots, dancing proudly on her canvases or as sparkling balls or dots of light in her installations in all their vibrant, psychedelic glory.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
For brisk days, bundle up in a trusty (and equally vibrant) cardigan.

— India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of vibrant

Adjective

Lifestyle photography and emotionally resonant copy don't move agents.

— Himanshu Sinha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
This gives you a 26% discount on a premium portable speaker featuring resonant acoustics with booming bass, IP67 dust and waterproof durability, up to 20 hours of battery life, USB-C power-out charging, and Bose SimpleSync connectivity.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

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