as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a developer who made a fortune during the boomy days of the housing bubble
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Recent Examples of boomy
The bass is boomy, but the audio can lack clarity in the higher tones.
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
Unfortunately, this large four-cylinder idles with the clatter of a diesel and is boomy through the top half of the tachometer.
—Scott Oldham, Car and Driver, 14 Aug. 2020
Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
Unfortunately, this large four-cylinder idles with the clatter of a diesel and is boomy through the top half of the tachometer.
—Scott Oldham, Car and Driver, 14 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomy
Adjective
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The shopping center is in the heart of one of the country’s most thriving commercial areas.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Underlying the circulation of Proust’s work in post-independence Ireland was a network of literary salons (including regular gatherings at Devenport O’Neill’s home) and little magazines along with thriving modern-language departments in the nation’s universities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Soon after, in Frisco, a booming D-FW city with a large South Asian population, the unfolding H-1B changes also spurred a broader, contentious debate about diversity, population growth and patriotism, The News reported.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Despite these booming industries, Americans’ health has not improved.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even in the best of times, the film’s main characters weren’t prosperous.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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These and thousands of other BLS statistics describe a society that has grown more prosperous, and a workforce endlessly adaptive to change.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Cook until brown on one side, about 3 minutes, then gently flip and cook on the other side until the cakes are evenly golden and heated through, about 2 minutes.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The skies clear, the land no longer ablaze but still a dry, flammable golden.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Playing an aristocratic roaring 20s era sleuth that Christie loosely based on her younger self is certainly far removed from chugging shots on the shores of Malia — even the party scenes.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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It's renowned for its clifftop vistas over the roaring San Juan River.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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New York's new socialist mayor wants to tax corporations and wealthy New Yorkers to finance the city's $12 billion budget deficit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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When wealthy velvet magnate Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif) moves in next door, at opulent Thrushcross Grange, Cathy awkwardly introduces herself, Edgar becomes smitten and his young ward Isabella (Alison Oliver) loves having a new girl friend.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The previous year, the Chiefs’ Harrison Butker had four successful field goals during his team’s 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The artist used a unique short video to tease the album on social media before its release, symbolizing Cole's status as a successful artist who still enjoys many of the same tasks and experiences as average Americans.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Boomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boomy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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