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as in noisy
full of or characterized by the presence of noise
the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City
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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
the emcee announced the winner in a resounding voice that could be heard all the way to the back of the hall
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as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
a resounding chord
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as in emphatic
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
a resounding defeat for the opposition party
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as in praising
to proclaim the glory of
folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore
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Recent Examples of resounding
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
The White Sox started their season off with a resounding win over the Los Angeles Angels in front of more than 31,000 fans at Rate Field on opening day.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Even without Kerr, the Blues quickly rose through the gears two weeks into the season with a resounding 7-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
But Faraday’s experiments were a resounding failure and a few years later, physicists worked out why.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
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Zach LaVine turned in a memorable performance to help the Kings bounce back from one of their worst losses of the season with a resounding win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
The White Sox started their season off with a resounding win over the Los Angeles Angels in front of more than 31,000 fans at Rate Field on opening day.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Even without Kerr, the Blues quickly rose through the gears two weeks into the season with a resounding 7-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
But Faraday’s experiments were a resounding failure and a few years later, physicists worked out why.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
Adjective
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Our emissions are simply too loud, too noisy, and too difficult to remove.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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The resulting truck was so noisy it couldn’t be sold in several states, including California, Florida, and Maryland.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a nutshell, this Mango crossbody is trendy without being loud: a balance that will serve you well, especially when paired with a maxi skirt, white sneakers, and a transitional-weather cashmere sweater almost as soft as the item itself.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sigh of relief heard on Wall Street was almost as loud on Capitol Hill, where GOP lawmakers let out a collective exhale.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
9 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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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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The former 154-pound champion started putting the building blocks back in place to make a run back at a world title with an emphatic fourth-round TKO win over Joey Spencer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Over the years in live performances, Elton has often put a bit more shine on the back half, buoying the vocals and banging through emphatic piano accompaniments.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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Original price: $104 For a round, stylish frame, go with these Ottoto Bellona frames.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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First, the basics: Your face is either oblong, oval, round, heart-shaped, or square.—
Julie Ricevuto,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Bravo’s family said the 28-year-old was ending a violent relationship.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Third, the violent reaction in financial markets that followed Mr. Trump's latest tariff salvo could persuade him to change course.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.—
Olivia Bellusci,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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