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resonate

[rez-uh-neyt] / ˈrɛz əˌneɪt /


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Because of this general messiness, it’s unclear how much the conspiracy theories actually resonate with the general public.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

Stories like Jang's and Oh's resonate deeply in South Korea, where gruelling work hours are no anomaly.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

While the “Heartstopper” team expected the series to resonate with younger audiences, they have been particularly moved by the reactions of older queer viewers, who have marveled at the strides in LGBTQ+ representation onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

He will then turn the ones that resonate with audiences into full features.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

This transition—from explanation to manipulation—is precisely what makes the field of genetics resonate far beyond the realms of science.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Professional creators with huge followings can no longer guarantee their audience will see the ads they post, while the work of creators with tiny followings can go viral if their content resonates enough, said Archer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

This boundary-crossing may help explain why the phenomenon resonates so strongly at this cultural moment.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

“The Odyssey,” in whatever format it is seen, is an epic adventure with emotional undertones beyond the original story and an existential message that resonates far more than its smattering of modern language.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The Labour activists were invited to canvass with him and make edits of his time on the Makerfield by-election campaign trail in a language and style that resonates with people online.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Bibi’s voice resonates: “To know yourself, you need to journey, Adaugo. Remember what’s forgotten.”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

It leaned on new products like novelty sugary drinks and limited-offer items like S’mores beverages that resonated “particularly well” with Gen Z customers, he added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

The students' protest has resonated with a large section of middle-class India, cutting across identities of religion, caste or sectors, with people voicing anger about the lack of educational opportunities and jobs in India.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

“He’s the one who questioned authority, fought for himself, refused to bow down or conform, and was like non serviam. That was a metaphor that resonated very strongly with me.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Hamawy “did not shy away from that, and it resonated with the people.”

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

Not surprisingly, accounts of the 1963 epic on Everest resonated loud and long in my preadolescent imagination.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

“But hey, whatever’s resonating, whatever brings a little bit of joy. Whatever brings a little bit of that stick it to ’em,” she said, doing the thing.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

T-Mobile’s value proposition is resonating with customers, said Chief Executive Srini Gopalan, adding that the company sees further growth ahead in both wireless and broadband as it continues to invest in its network and technology.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

So far, the approach appears to be resonating with consumers.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

On Tuesday night, Shaw sounded hopeful and confident that her campaign themes were resonating beyond her conservative roots.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

That what will be seen as a flashy costume change in the Capitol is resonating in an entirely different way throughout the districts.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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