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.
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Recent Examples of sounding board
His real value is in the quarterbacks room as a veteran sounding board for Williams and Bagent.
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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
He’s been a consistent sounding board for the rookie-contract players at the position.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
Shared Wisdom Leads to Better Decision-Making One of the most rewarding aspects of a strong network is having a sounding board for your ideas and decisions.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Lila needs a friend and a sounding board at this point, not a life coach.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
He’s been a consistent sounding board for the rookie-contract players at the position.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
Shared Wisdom Leads to Better Decision-Making One of the most rewarding aspects of a strong network is having a sounding board for your ideas and decisions.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Lila needs a friend and a sounding board at this point, not a life coach.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sounding board
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounding board
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some policing experts say that, properly used, the method can elicit truth from criminals who are lying.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Authored by Carter's chief domestic policy adviser, President Carter: The White House Years provides an in-depth look at the Carter administration.Teresa Xie, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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When pushed by his hawkish national security adviser, Zbigniew Brzezinski, to encourage the Shah to use force against the opposition, Carter refused, and the Shah abdicated in January.Benjamin V. Allison / Made by History, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
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Yet another reason to speak with a genetic counselor.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Times also reported Mangione worked as a counselor in the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies Program in 2019.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Sounding board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding%20board. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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