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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
a sonorous waterfall that can be heard from a considerable distance
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as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
a baritone with a particularly sonorous voice
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Recent Examples of sonorous
Every day after school, roughly 50 Bryant Webster students gather to rehearse sonorous tunes first written decades ago.
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Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
The sonorous notes of a modern pipe organ were the soundtrack to my tour, enhancing the sense of reverence the cathedral inspires.
—Tracey Teo, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024
His sonorous, shiver-inducing baritone gave life to the dramatic complexity of Darth Vader, in the original Star Wars trilogy and several offshoots.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
James Earl Jones, a commanding presence onscreen who nonetheless gained greater fame off-camera as the sonorous voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa, the benevolent leader in The Lion King, died Monday.
—Jacqueline Mansky, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2024
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Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
The sonorous notes of a modern pipe organ were the soundtrack to my tour, enhancing the sense of reverence the cathedral inspires.
—Tracey Teo, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024
His sonorous, shiver-inducing baritone gave life to the dramatic complexity of Darth Vader, in the original Star Wars trilogy and several offshoots.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
James Earl Jones, a commanding presence onscreen who nonetheless gained greater fame off-camera as the sonorous voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa, the benevolent leader in The Lion King, died Monday.
—Jacqueline Mansky, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sonorous
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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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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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Her cousin was sitting with her mom at their round wooden kitchen table.Taylor Galgano, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Topping the two main sapphires are oval and round diamonds.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The formula is long-lasting and vibrant, which promises all-day wear, while the precision tip makes application so much easier.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Whiskey finished in Naranja casks features vibrant orange and grapefruit notes and herbal notes of black tea; there are additional notes of sweet honey, caramel, wood spice, and vanilla hints.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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His signature custom bullseye guitars are instantly recognizable, just a small part of the uniquely resonant branding Wylde has created.Jim Ryan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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This human-centric approach enables businesses to create resonant experiences that lead to better outcomes for the customer and the company.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Interim head coach Antonio Pierce benches Garoppolo in favor of rookie Aidan O’Connell, setting up another reverberant comment from Adams.David Lombardi, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
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The sounds and demands of our environments are constantly changing and introducing different types of competing noise, reverberant acoustics, and attention distractors.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 1 May 2019
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Beyond its retail arm, Amazon has also become a powerful enabler for individuals and businesses through its storefront model.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Khalil Haqqani is the uncle of current Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, who leads the powerful Haqqani network, a division of the wider Taliban organization.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Sonorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sonorous. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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