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 Its place among the top four suggests that approach still resonates with judges and drinkers alike. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 That’s what resonated with the three national teams that chose to call Kansas City home for their base camps — England, the Netherlands and Argentina. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 As Pratt talked about homelessness, his message resonated with Marissa Comstock, 36, a stay-at-home mom and former software engineer in Eagle Rock. National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 That sense of timelessness has helped Cherry Valley resonate with listeners since its release, a facet that Faith admits still surprises her. Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonate
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  • The soft, rhythmic sound of small waves striking the base of the pillars echoed around them.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • Versace’s strapless, knee-length satin dress is precisely draped, its folds echoing the movement of water.
    Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
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  • But never one with such a personal dimension to it for Sloan, who is embracing the sort of full-circle connection that reverberates with Naylor both personally and as the museum’s steward.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • Kristen McCowan, the Dodgers’ VP of Government Affairs and Community Relations, has seen the reverberating impact.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 June 2026

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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