resonance
word
Definition
Resonance is when something vibrates or responds strongly to certain frequencies, often making a sound louder or deeper. It can also mean something that creates a powerful emotional effect or connection.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in physics (sound, music, mechanics) and in emotional or figurative contexts ('her words had great resonance with the audience'). Collocates with 'emotional', 'cultural', 'frequency', 'magnetic', 'deep'. Not usually used for physical echoes—use 'echo' for sound bouncing off walls.
Example Sentences
The singer's voice had a beautiful resonance in the concert hall.
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Physics students study resonance when learning about sound waves.
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That movie had a strong emotional resonance for many people.
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Her words really had resonance with the audience.
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You could feel the low resonance of the engine throughout the car.
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That story just didn’t have much resonance for me.
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