as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a developer who made a fortune during the boomy days of the housing bubble
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Recent Examples of boomy
The bass is boomy, but the audio can lack clarity in the higher tones.
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
Unfortunately, this large four-cylinder idles with the clatter of a diesel and is boomy through the top half of the tachometer.
—Scott Oldham, Car and Driver, 14 Aug. 2020
Unfortunately, this large four-cylinder idles with the clatter of a diesel and is alarmingly boomy through the top half of the tachometer.
—Scott Oldham, Car and Driver, 8 July 2020
The A10 more than made up for this deficiency, however, with some remarkably rich and deep bass that never sounded boomy or muddy.
—Bryan Gardiner, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2012
Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
Unfortunately, this large four-cylinder idles with the clatter of a diesel and is boomy through the top half of the tachometer.
—Scott Oldham, Car and Driver, 14 Aug. 2020
Unfortunately, this large four-cylinder idles with the clatter of a diesel and is alarmingly boomy through the top half of the tachometer.
—Scott Oldham, Car and Driver, 8 July 2020
The A10 more than made up for this deficiency, however, with some remarkably rich and deep bass that never sounded boomy or muddy.
—Bryan Gardiner, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomy
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This northern autonomous community of Spain is sophisticated, innovative and thriving — and its film sector is no different.—
Jennifer Green,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the modern workforce context, this approach is the key to unlocking teams’ full potential and championing a thriving future.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The globe-trotting track opens with some stunning flamenco finger-picking from Marcin and Martínez’s booming vocals.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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In a time of booming production and thousands of new factories buzzing across America, Hamilton was arguably the first American physician to take a professional interest in the health and safety of workers—and one of the first to try to make American industries safer.—
Daniel Stone,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
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State of play: Developers, business leaders and advocates are transforming Nubian Square, planting the seeds for a prosperous city center, from upcoming developments with artist housing and college classrooms to new liquor licenses and creative spaces.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The norms of a peaceful, prosperous world are under assault.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Besides, Abrahamian noted, the trade in golden visas from places like Portugal and Malta, both E.U. member states, has been going on for long enough that most ultra-rich people who want one already have one.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Portugal offers a variety of appealing residency options, including a golden visa (although there’s no real estate investment option), a digital nomad visa, and more.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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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Trump this week announced the creation of a new investment visa that gives the overseas wealthy permanent residency and a path to citizenship in return for $5 million.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Democrats are likely to vote in lockstep against the legislation, seeing it as primarily benefiting the very wealthy.—
Axios,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the plesiosaur is considered a successful marine predatory ancient species.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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McCarthy wound up suffering a season-ending knee injury in the preseason, and Darnold blossomed under Kevin O’Connell’s tutelage, helping the Vikings enjoy their most successful season in decades.—
Mark Puleo,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Boomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boomy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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