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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
a booming bass drum
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a booming industry that grows larger every year
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as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in roaring
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of booming
Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Russell joins a booming glitzy bench of thespians in the film including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Even French buyers have been switching to cheaper Prosecco as inflation bites, with France’s imports of bubbly Italian whites booming 25% last year.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune Europe, 19 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Featuring songs from Swift’s 11 albums, the tour was marked by friendship bracelets, booming local economies and even a congressional inquiry after fans overwhelmed Ticketmaster.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Russell joins a booming glitzy bench of thespians in the film including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Texas whiskey scene is booming, with distilleries like Garrison Brothers, Still Austin, and Milam and Greene releasing great bourbons, ryes, and blends that can stand with the best whiskeys from around the country.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Even French buyers have been switching to cheaper Prosecco as inflation bites, with France’s imports of bubbly Italian whites booming 25% last year.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune Europe, 19 Oct. 2024
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Mangione’s previous appearance in court included a loud outburst when he was lead into the building, but this morning’s proceedings went quietly and Mangione seemed in good spirits.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder dismissed these claims, stating that the drones are unlikely involved in intelligence gathering due to their loud and bright nature.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of businesses like ours flourish in a thriving production environment.Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another member, who runs a thriving real estate development company with his family, relied on Quintessentially to help book meal and hotel reservations on a recent six-week-long work trip through the Middle East and Asia.Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Health and hospital systems are also increasing research investments to improve care and advance healthcare delivery, while companies experiment with providing more support, such as help with housing, food and rides, in order to avoid extensive health issues down the line.Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Before Chappell Roan had fans roaring Pink Pony Club, there was a different pony club that used to have Texans excited.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Cabin Winter is a time for hibernation, and there’s no better place to curl up than in a mountain cabin with a good book, a journal, and a roaring fire.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Zoom out: While these protests may be vociferous, there's an equally deafening volume of grievances the SEC sees.Hope King, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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McBride’s defense turned into offense that later induced more deafening pops from The Garden crowd.Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2024
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Looked at in a wealth sense, Fairfax and Montgomery aren’t nearly as prosperous as is assumed.John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Scooter’s work ethic has resulted in a prosperous career.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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That leads to the moon rising and setting at the extremes of its range.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
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Frey’s slow strumming and ringing, open chords add a country feel to what is, at its essence, an R&B waltz, and Meisner’s walking bass line summons a bluegrass feel.Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
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“Booming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booming. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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