sounding board

noun

: a structure behind or over a pulpit, rostrum, or platform to give distinctness and sonority to sound

: a device or agency that helps propagate opinions or utterances

: a person or group on whom one tries out an idea or opinion as a means of evaluating it

: soundboard sense 1

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The Literal Origins of Sounding Board

Beginning during the Renaissance, a flat wooden canopy called a sounding board was placed over church pulpits, amplifying the sound of the preacher's voice, carrying it to the farthest reaches of the church. Similarly, ideas can be spread by a figurative sounding board. A publication, for example, can be a sounding board for propaganda. That's one modern sense of the word. But when sound bounces off a literal sounding board, not only does it reach more people, it also comes across more clearly. Likewise, bouncing ideas off another person can lend clarity to one's thought processes. If someone comes to you and says "How does this sound?" and leaves with his or her mind made up (whether or not you've ventured a word), you have served as a very effective sounding board.

Example Sentences

My friend is my sounding board for new ideas.

Recent Examples on the Web While her other friends with kids disappeared into their own lives, Williams found a sounding board in Klehm.

Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 During his almost half-decade with the Warriors, Miles built a reputation as a players coach — the type of leader who could relate to anyone on the roster and offer a sounding board in trying times.

Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 June 2022 Amid various challenges, investors can serve as a sounding board and build a culture where asking for help is not only accepted but also expected.

Daniel Goldman, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Patagonia is a sounding board for us, almost as a consultant, colleague, or mentor.

Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2019 Curt Tong was a former Williams coach who’d hung around the program and had become a sounding board for Maker and a mentor and friend to some of the players, particularly Hardy.

Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 July 2022 Peyton Manning is Matt Ryan’s mentor, a tutor for Quenton Nelson, a regular sounding board for Frank Reich and a consultant for Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay.

Joel A. Erickson, USA TODAY, 3 May 2022 Rake has been a great sounding board for coaches who have lost their jobs or are dealing with pressure from demanding parents.

Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2022 My outside network serves as a sounding board, providing additional perspectives to consider.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 June 2022 See More

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释义	sounding board noun 1 a : a structure behind or over a pulpit, rostrum, or platform to give distinctness and sonority to sound b : a device or agency that helps propagate opinions or utterances c : a person or group on whom one tries out an idea or opinion as a means of evaluating it 2 : soundboard sense 1 Did you know? The Literal Origins of Sounding Board Beginning during the Renaissance, a flat wooden canopy called a sounding board was placed over church pulpits, amplifying the sound of the preacher's voice, carrying it to the farthest reaches of the church. Similarly, ideas can be spread by a figurative sounding board. A publication, for example, can be a sounding board for propaganda. That's one modern sense of the word. But when sound bounces off a literal sounding board, not only does it reach more people, it also comes across more clearly. Likewise, bouncing ideas off another person can lend clarity to one's thought processes. If someone comes to you and says "How does this sound?" and leaves with his or her mind made up (whether or not you've ventured a word), you have served as a very effective sounding board. Example Sentences My friend is my sounding board for new ideas. Recent Examples on the Web While her other friends with kids disappeared into their own lives, Williams found a sounding board in Klehm. Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 During his almost half-decade with the Warriors, Miles built a reputation as a players coach — the type of leader who could relate to anyone on the roster and offer a sounding board in trying times. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 June 2022 Amid various challenges, investors can serve as a sounding board and build a culture where asking for help is not only accepted but also expected. Daniel Goldman, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Patagonia is a sounding board for us, almost as a consultant, colleague, or mentor. Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2019 Curt Tong was a former Williams coach who’d hung around the program and had become a sounding board for Maker and a mentor and friend to some of the players, particularly Hardy. Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 July 2022 Peyton Manning is Matt Ryan’s mentor, a tutor for Quenton Nelson, a regular sounding board for Frank Reich and a consultant for Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay. Joel A. Erickson, USA TODAY, 3 May 2022 Rake has been a great sounding board for coaches who have lost their jobs or are dealing with pressure from demanding parents. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2022 My outside network serves as a sounding board, providing additional perspectives to consider. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1729, in the meaning defined at sense 1a sounding board noun as in expert a person or group with whom you discuss ideas to see if the ideas are good My friend is my sounding board for new ideas. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance expert adviser counselor specialist advisor consultant authority pro professional counsellor counsel confidant kitchen cabinet cabinet consigliere Antonyms & Near Antonyms counselee
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