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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
a booming bass drum
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2
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a booming industry that grows larger every year
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as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
with the strong economy, business is booming
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as in roaring
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cannons boomed throughout the night
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Recent Examples of booming
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
The Yankees also tested out a version of the song sung by Sinatra and Tony Bennett in the '90s, but nothing beat Sinatra's booming voice following a day of baseball.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Jonathan Vanian,ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s actually two fewer than last year, but the most popular apps are booming.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The Prospero Productions show follows the booming crystal hunting industry in Australia.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
The Yankees also tested out a version of the song sung by Sinatra and Tony Bennett in the '90s, but nothing beat Sinatra's booming voice following a day of baseball.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
The business is booming due to soaring demand for computing power that can handle artificial intelligence projects.
—Jonathan Vanian,ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
That’s actually two fewer than last year, but the most popular apps are booming.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booming
Adjective
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In the new court filing, phone records show Mortensen tried calling the other four roommates – but got no response – around the time when security camera from a residence close to the home picked up at 4:17 a.m. distorted audio of voices, a whimper, followed by a loud thud, and a barking dog.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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At a festival where the moviegoers at Austin’s Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue scream as loud as those at a Harry Styles concert, look for the Motion Picture Association to create waves.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Complex regulatory frameworks and inconsistent enforcement in some regions, such as certain U.S. states with conflicting federal laws, highlighted the need for clear, standardized guidelines to support a thriving legal market.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Saudi Arabia is rapidly growing into a thriving creative hub for the film industry, capturing the attention of local and international productions.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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An increasing number of large and mid-size firms are reporting on their sustainability initiatives.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Topline Losses from a pair of big-name companies, Apple and Tesla, headlined a broader slip in the stock market Thursday, a rocky start to the year’s first trading session after 2023 and 2024’s roaring bull market.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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The audience went wild, roaring with laughter and applause.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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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
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Zoom out: While these protests may be vociferous, there's an equally deafening volume of grievances the SEC sees.—
Hope King,
Axios,
28 Oct. 2024
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State of play: Developers, business leaders and advocates are transforming Nubian Square, planting the seeds for a prosperous city center, from upcoming developments with artist housing and college classrooms to new liquor licenses and creative spaces.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The norms of a peaceful, prosperous world are under assault.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
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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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“Booming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booming. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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