as in expert
a person or group with whom you discuss ideas to see if the ideas are good
My friend is my sounding board for new ideas.
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Recent Examples of sounding board
The Rays are an option, allowing Martinez to play close to his home in Ft. Lauderdale and be a sounding board for their (always) young lineup.
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
And Snow provides a sounding board for first-year DC John Butler, elevated from secondary coach.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Advisors act as a sounding board, a second set of eyes, and an accountability partner.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Kerr leaned on his longtime friend and former Arizona teammate Bruce Fraser as a confidant and sounding board.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
And Snow provides a sounding board for first-year DC John Butler, elevated from secondary coach.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Advisors act as a sounding board, a second set of eyes, and an accountability partner.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Kerr leaned on his longtime friend and former Arizona teammate Bruce Fraser as a confidant and sounding board.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sounding board
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounding board
Noun
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In recent years, some parents have sought out infant formula made in Europe with the belief that products made overseas are healthier options, experts said.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Heterosexuality is the norm, and experts say that creates the need to dedicate a month to LGBTQ+ visibility.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Under the second Trump administration, Navarro is an adviser to the president again.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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Musk was one of Trump's biggest supporters during his 2024 campaign, donating nearly $275 million, and was a key adviser during the first few months of his second term.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Support that may be offered include connecting with support groups, psychologists and counselors, and support from religious or spiritual leaders.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2025
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That meant outdated textbooks, overcrowded classrooms and not enough counselors, nurses or special education services.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Sounding board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding%20board. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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