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as in noisy
full of or characterized by the presence of noise
the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City
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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
the emcee announced the winner in a resounding voice that could be heard all the way to the back of the hall
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as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
a resounding chord
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as in emphatic
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
a resounding defeat for the opposition party
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as in praising
to proclaim the glory of
folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore
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Recent Examples of resounding
Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
Despite the extremely messy rollout, the album ended up being a resounding success.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
Donald Trump’s resounding election to a second term as U.S. president sealed the deal on a new world disorder.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
As a result, the Knicks were able to exploit the matchup of the night to improve back to a 4-4 record with a resounding 116-94 victory over the struggling Bucks on Friday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Nov. 2024
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His recent beef with Drake ended in a resounding victory, he was awarded a coveted performance slot at the Super Bowl halftime show, and, earlier this month, he was nominated for seven Grammys.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
Despite the extremely messy rollout, the album ended up being a resounding success.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
Donald Trump’s resounding election to a second term as U.S. president sealed the deal on a new world disorder.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
As a result, the Knicks were able to exploit the matchup of the night to improve back to a 4-4 record with a resounding 116-94 victory over the struggling Bucks on Friday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
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And with that noisy outro, there’s really something for everyone here.Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Overall, flyers from the UAE were less bothered by every in-flight behavior — including personal grooming and noisy children — save one, according to the survey.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 24 Dec. 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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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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For a Knicks team grappling with how to match fire with fire in physical battles against grueling NBA defenses, that emphatic screen was a defining moment—a statement of intent.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Early in the first quarter, James had an emphatic dunk in transition, had a chase-down block against Desmond Bane and then tipped in a putback layup during a 20-second stretch to give the Lakers an early lead.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 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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The central part of the building exhibited Romanesque Revival elements, including round arched nave windows set in round arched panels.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pipe batter onto baking sheets (about 9 cookies per sheet) in round rosettes or swirls (2 to 2½ inches wide and ½ inch tall), leaving about ½ inch ofspace between cookies.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors also said that some of the violent pornography Heuermann owned included methods consistent with the injuries to Mack's body and how she was bound with ropes.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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After a violent campaign in which Buddhists killed a number of priests and destroyed churches, in 1909, locals built the church that Galipeau visited in Cizhong.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 17 Dec. 2024
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So at the start of this school year, the district decided to name its K-8 elementary school after her, celebrating her 30+ years of dedication.Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Feel like no one’s acknowledging/celebrating one of the most exciting periods of men’s tennis play; all top players need to use the whole court now.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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