make waves

phrase

: to create a stir or disturbance
… continues to make waves with his unique, highly opinionated approach.—Suzanne Biallot

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Ortiz has made waves recently with his co-lead role of Rocky, the rock alien pal of Ryan Gosling’s Ryland Grace, in Amazon MGM Studios’ hit sci-fi film Project Hail Mary — an adaptation of the Andy Weir novel directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 July 2026 Nvidia founder Jensen Huang is making waves in the art world. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026 The allegations made waves in the conservative stronghold that has been represented by a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for decades. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The allegations made waves in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, a conservative bastion that has been represented by a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for decades. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make waves

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“Make waves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20waves. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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