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
Adebayo was very good during the third quarter Heat surge, including a jumper, a three-pointer, a thunderous dunk (off a Herro pass) and a silky jumper that had fans looking toward the Barclays Center ceiling.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Visitors can admire its thunderous drop from various aerial viewpoints or take a walk along the valley floor for a different perspective.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The thunderous bangs from a drummer hovering just above the stage are incessant throughout.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
In the closing moments of the game, Flagg dribbled by defenders from nearly half court all the way to a thunderous two-handed slam.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Visitors can admire its thunderous drop from various aerial viewpoints or take a walk along the valley floor for a different perspective.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The thunderous bangs from a drummer hovering just above the stage are incessant throughout.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
In the closing moments of the game, Flagg dribbled by defenders from nearly half court all the way to a thunderous two-handed slam.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderous
Adjective
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While Gomez has forged a refined, ladylike look in powder-blue Prada and anticipatory bridal whites, with ornate custom Ralph Lauren and glittering Armani Prive for her red carpet appearances, Blanco loves pale linens, loud prints, and hippie hemp materials.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Olivier Rousteing at Balmain introduces a new Balmain woman — an explorer who evolved to embrace sensuality as well as her usual loud sexiness — while transforming the runway into a journey across varied landscapes.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But there’s no deafening scream of a Formula 1 race.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
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 2 Apr. 2025.
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