tidal wave
noun
1
a
: an unusually high sea wave that is triggered especially by an earthquake
b
: an unusual rise of water alongshore due to strong winds
2
: something overwhelming especially in quantity or volume
a tidal wave of tourists
Examples of tidal wave in a Sentence
a tidal wave of emotion
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The tidal wave of new games just does not stop — sorry, Steam Next Fest, hope to have time to check out some demos next time!
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Kris Holt, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Thermal power, the vast majority driven by coal, climbed a scant 0.5%, even before the tidal wave of hydroelectricity now pumping through the grid entered full flood.
—David Fickling, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2024
Lexus sales in Europe (the EU, EFTA and U.K.), in amongst a tidal wave of either negative results or anemic progress, are up nearly 30% at 47,500 in the first eight months of the year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Of course, who can forget the sight of Kristofferson twice comforting Sinéad O’Connor — and risking the wrath of outraged classic rock fans — when she was greeted with a tidal wave of boos at the Bob Dylan 30th anniversary concert in 1992?
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Kris Holt, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Thermal power, the vast majority driven by coal, climbed a scant 0.5%, even before the tidal wave of hydroelectricity now pumping through the grid entered full flood.
—David Fickling, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2024
Lexus sales in Europe (the EU, EFTA and U.K.), in amongst a tidal wave of either negative results or anemic progress, are up nearly 30% at 47,500 in the first eight months of the year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Of course, who can forget the sight of Kristofferson twice comforting Sinéad O’Connor — and risking the wrath of outraged classic rock fans — when she was greeted with a tidal wave of boos at the Bob Dylan 30th anniversary concert in 1992?
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Tidal wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidal%20wave. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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