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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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2
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
Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Some tactical tweaks and a slight attacking rejig saw the Lionesses bounce back in style with a resounding 4-0 win.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In its 12th year, the Shootout has been a resounding success.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Trump administration officials say their immigration operation in Los Angeles has been a resounding political success.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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The White House has been touting the surprise strikes against Iran as a resounding success, even as the U.S. braces for Iran to retaliate.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Some tactical tweaks and a slight attacking rejig saw the Lionesses bounce back in style with a resounding 4-0 win.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In its 12th year, the Shootout has been a resounding success.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Trump administration officials say their immigration operation in Los Angeles has been a resounding political success.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
Adjective
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These creatures can be very noisy, but there's a purpose.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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There are also elements that people tend to notice only when things go wrong, like if a restaurant is too noisy.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The calls from the right flank of the GOP for Phelan's ouster were equally as loud as the calls that any speaker must have the support of most, if not all, of the Republican House members.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The loudest voice in the manosphere is infamous for many things, including criminal charges of human trafficking, rape, and assault.—
Brad Wilcox,
The Atlantic,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 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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The 27-year-old has an emphatic game, which should play well in front of a crowd that figures to be favoring the hometown star.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 July 2025
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The emphatic victory over Juventus means City topped its Club World Cup group with three wins from three games and will face Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the last 16 on Tuesday in Orlando.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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Yet given the league and many of its most prominent players' presence in social justice efforts, their silence around the violence being fueled by Rwanda and the UAE is all the more deafening.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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That visual message was audibly reinforced at a deafening level as the crowd cheered their neighbors who spoke against the proposal and booed a NIPSCO official and other business leaders who spoke in favor of it.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Above the little red roof of the shed and the round elder tree, all around the jagged holly, above the slope descending to and from the lake, above the water and the mountain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Of course, Funko Pops! are instantly recognizable: oversized heads, small bodies, and those signature large, round black eyes.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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As droves of tourists continue to flock to Spain for European summer vacations, the nation’s emergency responders are dealing with the aftermath of a violent wave of flash flooding in nearly half of the country’s 50 provinces.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 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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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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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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