tidal wave
noun
1
a
: an unusually high sea wave that is triggered especially by an earthquake
b
: an unusual rise of water alongshore due to strong winds
2
: something overwhelming especially in quantity or volume
a tidal wave of tourists
Examples of tidal wave in a Sentence
a tidal wave of emotion
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This historic change has the potential to trigger a tidal wave that could change the financial landscape of the mobile gaming industry and inspire others to challenge the status quo.
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William Jones, USA Today, 25 June 2025
But in the tidal wave of everyday life, the tiny moments of connection that used to come so easily often get lost in the shuffle.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Those factors generate a tidal wave of tax revenue, especially among the state’s highest-income professionals and entrepreneurs, thanks to the progressive structure of U.S. tax rates.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
However, the tidal wave of claims – many of which turned out to either be false, or simply lacking evidentiary support – caused an over-correction across the legal system that was akin to jerking the steering wheel the moment your tires begin to slip on ice.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 25 June 2025
But in the tidal wave of everyday life, the tiny moments of connection that used to come so easily often get lost in the shuffle.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Those factors generate a tidal wave of tax revenue, especially among the state’s highest-income professionals and entrepreneurs, thanks to the progressive structure of U.S. tax rates.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
However, the tidal wave of claims – many of which turned out to either be false, or simply lacking evidentiary support – caused an over-correction across the legal system that was akin to jerking the steering wheel the moment your tires begin to slip on ice.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for tidal wave
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“Tidal wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidal%20wave. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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