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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
a booming bass drum
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a booming industry that grows larger every year
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as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in roaring
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of booming
Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Russell joins a booming glitzy bench of thespians in the film including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Even French buyers have been switching to cheaper Prosecco as inflation bites, with France’s imports of bubbly Italian whites booming 25% last year.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune Europe, 19 Oct. 2024
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Featuring songs from Swift’s 11 albums, the tour was marked by friendship bracelets, booming local economies and even a congressional inquiry after fans overwhelmed Ticketmaster.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Russell joins a booming glitzy bench of thespians in the film including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Texas whiskey scene is booming, with distilleries like Garrison Brothers, Still Austin, and Milam and Greene releasing great bourbons, ryes, and blends that can stand with the best whiskeys from around the country.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Even French buyers have been switching to cheaper Prosecco as inflation bites, with France’s imports of bubbly Italian whites booming 25% last year.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune Europe, 19 Oct. 2024
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And that’s the fine line developers and studio heads have to walk in the face of this newer, meaner, louder movement against diversity in the industry: whether or not to acknowledge its existence.Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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The result has been a film rollout that at times feels louder than the film itself.New York Times, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lee has encounters with plenty of other men — there is a fairly thriving gay community in town — but he’s taken with Allerton.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Residents are more inclined to vote, volunteer and seek higher education, demonstrating how a thriving arts scene can promote a connected and involved community.Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Health and hospital systems are also increasing research investments to improve care and advance healthcare delivery, while companies experiment with providing more support, such as help with housing, food and rides, in order to avoid extensive health issues down the line.Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Before Chappell Roan had fans roaring Pink Pony Club, there was a different pony club that used to have Texans excited.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Cabin Winter is a time for hibernation, and there’s no better place to curl up than in a mountain cabin with a good book, a journal, and a roaring fire.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 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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Scooter’s work ethic has resulted in a prosperous career.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Looked at in a wealth sense, Fairfax and Montgomery aren’t nearly as prosperous as is assumed.John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 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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“Booming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booming. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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