resonate
verb
Ken Carlson
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Resonate vs. Reverberate
Resonate and reverberate each have at least one meaning that is concerned with sound, and they carry a degree of overlap in their definitions. However, there are some subtle differences between them that are worth observing. Resonate typically suggests that a single lasting sound is produced; reverberate, on the other hand, indicates that an initial sound is followed by a series of echoes. In terms of the contexts in which they are used, resonate often involves a person (“that passage of the book resonated with many young readers”); reverberate, on the other hand, is more likely to be used of a thing, such as the aftermath of some major event (“the shock caused by the assassination reverberated across Europe”).
Examples of resonate in a Sentence
David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
But the track quickly resonated with fans, becoming his first entry on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Billboard Hot 100 — and soon, the 23-year-old’s perspective changed.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 July 2025
This streamlines workload by generating multiple versions of core messages tailored to different groups (executives versus front-line employees versus international teams) while analyzing past engagement data to optimize content that resonates best with each audience.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Ming Thein’s world of minimalism is characterized by a signature case with flared lugs and a distinctive aesthetic that resonates with discerning collectors.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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