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 In an era when resistance and bravery are more relevant than ever, his story resonates deeply today. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025 The awards are given annually to images, stories, videos and presentations that illuminate and resonate. Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025 Yet the lasting popularity of Austen’s novel demonstrates that the ethics contained in the phrase continue to resonate today, even if its context has been lost. Margie Burns, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025 The group’s future remains unfixed, and its images from the 1970s still pack a punch today, resonating in a moment when the past doesn’t feel all that different from the present. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resonate

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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonate. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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