REVERBERANT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

reverberant

adjective

ri-ˈvər-b(ə-)rənt

Definition of reverberant

as in ringing

marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones the pastor's reverberant voice could be heard all over the cemetery as he read the final prayers for the deceased

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Recent Examples of reverberant Much of it was lost to the audience, since reverberant amplification gave heroic heft to Blanchett’s voice at the cost of intelligibility. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 The sounds and demands of our environments are constantly changing and introducing different types of competing noise, reverberant acoustics, and attention distractors. — IEEE Spectrum, 1 May 2019 Written soon after the death of Mahler’s daughter and soon before his own, the symphony is a sombre, reflective, and reverberant adieu, brewing such melancholy that Leonard Bernstein theorized that Mahler was foretelling his own end. — The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025 Interim head coach Antonio Pierce benches Garoppolo in favor of rookie Aidan O’Connell, setting up another reverberant comment from Adams. — David Lombardi, The Athletic, 16 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for reverberant

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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

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

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

Assuming the role of a human clapper, Holzinger struck its lip again and again, sending a sonorous peal across the Biennale grounds.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
In addition to his film, TV and theater work, Yun has also narrated a ton of Korean documentaries over the years thanks to his sonorous voice.

— Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Definition of sonorous

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