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
These spaces blur the line between physical and digital, combining ultra-HD visuals, thunderous sound, crowd energy, and a premium hospitality offering.
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But while a thunderous jackhammer of a policy disruption may be appealing, sometimes a mere scalpel will suffice.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
James had a step-back jumper and a thunderous dunk to begin a 13-4 run that gave the Lakers a 120-115 advantage with 4:08 left.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2025
Grizzlies 120, Mavericks 106 Ja Morant quiets concerns about his ankle
After a few days of concern over his ankle sprain, Morant quickly quieted all the questions about his health with a thunderous putback dunk in the first quarter, and the Grizzlies were off to the races from there.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But while a thunderous jackhammer of a policy disruption may be appealing, sometimes a mere scalpel will suffice.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
James had a step-back jumper and a thunderous dunk to begin a 13-4 run that gave the Lakers a 120-115 advantage with 4:08 left.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2025
Grizzlies 120, Mavericks 106 Ja Morant quiets concerns about his ankle
After a few days of concern over his ankle sprain, Morant quickly quieted all the questions about his health with a thunderous putback dunk in the first quarter, and the Grizzlies were off to the races from there.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderous
Adjective
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But due to noise from the venue next door, which was playing loud music amid a competing bar, Bruni bailed even after the musicians were assembled on stage.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Sudden showers of beer, cider, and other mysterious fluids became as integral to the vibe as the deafening roar of the crowd.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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But there’s no deafening scream of a Formula 1 race.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even some famous non-country artists will be making their Stagecoach debut like Lana Del Rey, T-Pain (who had a roaring Coachella set the weeks before), and the Backstreet Boys.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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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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“Thunderous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderous. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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