reverberating 1 of 2

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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reverberating

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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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Recent Examples of reverberating
Verb
The crowd roared when the ball slammed into the net - a cacophony of sound reverberating around the stadium. — David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 As the Imam intoned verses from the Quran, a series of reverberating chimes from users’ phones suddenly cut through the recitation. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026 So far, Microsoft has been largely absent from the calls to break up Big Tech reverberating through political campaigns and the halls of Congress. — Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 June 2026 Some of the most divisive issues reverberating throughout the Democratic Party were on full display in the New York primary Tuesday night. — Elena Moore, NPR, 24 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 Kristen McCowan, the Dodgers’ VP of Government Affairs and Community Relations, has seen the reverberating impact. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 June 2026 Investors remain wary of the rising costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure, with the sell-off reverberating across global markets following a New York Times report that OpenAI is considering pushing back IPO timing to next year. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 June 2026 Doncic trade still reverberating as Mavs hit reset Kidd's tenure took a sharp downturn after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers following their NBA Finals run, a franchise‑altering move that sent the organization into a tailspin. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverberating
  1. ringing
  2. echoing
  3. round
  4. vibrant
  5. resonant
Adjective
  • The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
  • About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Definition of ringing
Verb
  • Then came the Argentinian futbol fight songs, echoing across the stadium as each section seemed to be packed with ticket holders who seemed to know the Spanish lyrics by heart.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The proposal has drawn concern from some customers and from nearly every City Council member, who signed a letter echoing concerns about how the changes could impact nearby residents who shop and work at the store.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of echoing
Adjective
  • Next, the Scala takes shape with a round toe, two top straps and a laced bow.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • To cut the kiwi into round slices, set the kiwi on the cutting board on one of its curvy sides.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • With their jewel-like seeds, vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, pomegranates have long been prized around the world.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • That means little details make a large impact—this chartreuse look could stand well on its own, but the black open-toed heels and sheer tights underneath sharpen the otherwise-vibrant outfit.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • With Hayward’s growing concern about the vitriolic condition of American politics, the phrase felt resonant.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • These attributes feel increasingly resonant for the fashion industry, whose demands have only continued to expand due to the churn of seasonal, pre-seasonal, resort, special collaborations, and capsule collections.
    — Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Definition of resonant

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