resound
verb
re·sound
ri-ˈzau̇nd 
also -ˈsau̇nd
resounded; resounding; resounds
1
: to become filled with sound : reverberate
2
a
: to sound loudly
the gunshot resounded
b
: to produce a sonorous or echoing sound
3
: to become renowned
1
: to extol loudly or widely : celebrate
2
: echo, reverberate
3
: to sound or utter in full resonant tones
Examples of resound in a Sentence
The organ resounded throughout the church.
His speech resounded throughout the world.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 May 2025
But as a resounding protest to the environmental effects of traditional fashion formats, Stockholm Fashion Week was cancelled in 2019.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Though the brothers enjoyed the resounding support of former district attorney Gascón, their chances of release have been cast into doubt under Hochman, the new DA who has opposed their request for a new trial and is attempting to withdraw his predecessor’s resentencing motion.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
As Soto stepped up for his first at-bat in the first inning, Yankee Stadium roiled with thousands of resounding boos.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
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“Resound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resound. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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resound
verb
re·sound
ri-ˈzau̇nd
1
: to become filled with sound : reverberate
the hall resounded with cheers
2
: to sound loudly
the organ resounds throughout the hall
3
: to become renowned
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