as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
the last thunderous chord of the symphony rang throughout the hall
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Recent Examples of thunderous
The Russian middleweight took down the 6-foot-4 Reese (8-2) early in the round and fended off submission efforts and appeared to be working for position before unleashing a series of thunderous strikes.
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Brian Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
But for every unique wrinkle or clever bit — a spider’s crawl becomes a thunderous symphony once his hearing becomes sharper — there’s a jump-scare or fake-out cliché that’s less shudder-inducing than checklist-ticking.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Stopping power was provided by Brembo brakes, its steering was hydraulically assisted, and its brawny pushrod V8 emitted a thunderous bellow.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Brown also added a thunderous, poster-worthy dunk over Jalen Smith, and Porzingis drilled a clutch three from 30 feet out – his first since the opening minute of the game.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2024
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Brian Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
But for every unique wrinkle or clever bit — a spider’s crawl becomes a thunderous symphony once his hearing becomes sharper — there’s a jump-scare or fake-out cliché that’s less shudder-inducing than checklist-ticking.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Stopping power was provided by Brembo brakes, its steering was hydraulically assisted, and its brawny pushrod V8 emitted a thunderous bellow.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Brown also added a thunderous, poster-worthy dunk over Jalen Smith, and Porzingis drilled a clutch three from 30 feet out – his first since the opening minute of the game.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderous
Adjective
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The controversy grew loud enough that Mackie took to Instagram a few days later to clarify his remarks.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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Also garnering a Grammy and Peabody, the show centered on a gifted teen trying to come of age in a chaotic household full of loud and oft-dimwitted grown-ups and siblings.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The genteel tranquility of his $10 million estate is shattered by the deafening scream of jet traffic with the regularity of commercial airline schedules.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 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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“Thunderous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderous. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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