Meaning & use
resonance
A quality of a sound that is deep, rich, and continues to reverberate; or a lasting emotional impact.
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The singer's voice had a resonance that filled the entire concert hall.
Her speech about resilience had special resonance for anyone who had faced hardship.
A note on using this word
Resonance is used literally for sound and physics, and figuratively for an idea or feeling that strongly connects with people.
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