overwhelming
adjective
over·whelm·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈ(h)wel-miŋ 
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Almost always, an overwhelming presence off the court.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
From buffalo and teriyaki to lagers and ales, there's an overwhelming number of flavor possibilities.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
This attempt to avoid the overwhelming rush witnessed at last year’s edition was forgotten just minutes after the clock struck 3, the tent becoming overcrowded.
—Anindo Sen, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Over the past decade, the campaign has experienced overwhelming support from communities across the state, leading to an increase in the number of citations provided by law enforcement agencies.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
From buffalo and teriyaki to lagers and ales, there's an overwhelming number of flavor possibilities.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
This attempt to avoid the overwhelming rush witnessed at last year’s edition was forgotten just minutes after the clock struck 3, the tent becoming overcrowded.
—Anindo Sen, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Over the past decade, the campaign has experienced overwhelming support from communities across the state, leading to an increase in the number of citations provided by law enforcement agencies.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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overwhelming
adjective
over·whelm·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈhwel-miŋ
-wel-
: great sense 4, extreme
an overwhelming response
overwhelmingly
adverb
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