resonance
Example Sentences
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If Summers’ “sacrosanct rule” was meant to sound sinister a decade ago, it carries considerably darker resonance today.
From Salon
The US purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867, lending a historical resonance to the meeting.
From BBC
The course of American culture over the last 50 to 60 years has some surprising resonances with the decay of our democratic institutions.
From Salon
And most importantly, his comedy lacks the sharpness, originality and resonance that make Colbert’s work not just popular, but iconic.
From Salon
The body is then carved and hollowed for optimal resonance, and each of the 25 bridges is precisely shaped and placed.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
