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as in follower
a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way
a younger sister who was her echo all the while that they were growing up
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as in trace
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
a few stone carvings are the only echoes that remain of a once-mighty civilization
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Recent Examples of echo
Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The gold chain element echoed a design that has been showcased by Gucci, a Kering brand which Hayek often reps, through various shoes.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Or take the 1993 Tony Scott film True Romance, scripted by Quentin Tarantino, with its gonzo echo of the Annie Hall blow-up.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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Verb
And the decisions being made today will echo for a long time.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The gold chain element echoed a design that has been showcased by Gucci, a Kering brand which Hayek often reps, through various shoes.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Noun
But the echoes remain, here in Switzerland, but potentially reverberating back home, where progress and evolution can take hold if harnessed.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Or take the 1993 Tony Scott film True Romance, scripted by Quentin Tarantino, with its gonzo echo of the Annie Hall blow-up.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echo
Verb
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Despite his boyish looks, including a hair bob and goatee reminiscent of Errol Flynn’s 1938 Robin Hood, Tenev these days sounds very much like the seasoned chief executive of a giant financial conglomerate.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Democrats who opposed a floor vote last week that jump-started the appropriations process sounded unlikely to help expedite Senate passage without concessions of their own.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 July 2025
Verb
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This cycle repeated in the spring, resulting in over 70 newcomers joining the team, with 28 arrivals occurring after mid-April.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Add to that the many original performers repeating their roles, the constant callbacks and the non-stop nostalgia, and the result is less a continuation than an exercise in fan service.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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The social media star and stand-up comedian, who rose to fame on TikTok during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic for his comedic approach to being laid off from his job, is constantly sharing updates and snippets from his life with his followers on all platforms — including his national tour.—
Maya Pow,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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There was support from social media influencers with Evan Tanaka (327K followers) creating his own commercial: Snapple launched packaging inspired by each of the heroes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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These linguistic traces, quietly embedded in the city’s layout, are a reminder that York’s Viking past is never far beneath the surface.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In addition to houses, researchers discovered traces of production facilities and sanctuaries.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Mid-level leaders, in particular, are often responsible for interpreting and implementing organizational changes in ways that resonates with their team.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Not a single year, or even a few quiet months, has passed without her presence resonating loudly.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Google co-founder Sergey Brin has been widely quoted as instructing his office designers to assure no employee was more than 200 feet away from food.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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Unexpectedly, he's been taking it upon himself to continue quoting verses, stepping into the role of a preacher.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Today, Raptor Ranch offers up-close bird flight demonstrations, falconry classes and conservation education while preserving fan-favorite Bedrock City relics.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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One shine survived the era, and although its origins are unclear, the relic ultimately arrived at Germany’s Ethnological Museum of the National Museums in 1932.—
Andrew Paul Jul 24,
Popular Science,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The ripple effects of the Medicaid and food stamp provisions will reverberate across public colleges and universities.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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According to the 2025 Faster Payments Barometer, the impact of payment delays reverberates throughout the entire organization.—
Dave Glaser,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Echo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echo. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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