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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
ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
In 2021, Mortal Kombat was by all accounts a resounding hit on streaming when launching simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max due to the ongoing pandemic.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Coach Hansen flailed his fist, calling it the biggest win in school history, the program’s second NorCal victory after Tuesday’s resounding 84-58 home win over Destiny Christian-Sacramento.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Ingenuity was a resounding success, becoming the first airborne platform to explore another world.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
In 2021, Mortal Kombat was by all accounts a resounding hit on streaming when launching simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max due to the ongoing pandemic.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Verb
But Holley’s 54% victory was not as resounding as the 57% of the vote that Tomkow landed in 2024.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Coach Hansen flailed his fist, calling it the biggest win in school history, the program’s second NorCal victory after Tuesday’s resounding 84-58 home win over Destiny Christian-Sacramento.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
Adjective
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Remember that’s with a couple of wars going on and a bunch of noisy macros.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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In a market this noisy, the founders who win are not the ones who react to every new model release or competitor announcement.—
Harlem Capital,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Consider, too, the iconic venue of Arrowhead, boasting the Guinness World Record for world’s loudest stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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And the consequences of speaking up are rarely loud enough to point to.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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There is performance and rage, humor and babies, bell ringing and escape rooms.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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But with emphatic wins in Top-25 matchups with Arizona State, Oregon and Texas A&M, Cal could match up with most teams and had the skill players to blow past them.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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After being approached by Minnesota's Ayo Dosunmu after getting tangled up with McDaniels in the first quarter, Wembanyama would run untouched to the rim for an emphatic windmill dunk.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Andrews, 64, revealed he was diagnosed in the fall of 2025, praising the nonprofit ALS Network for creating a sense of community for the couple following his diagnosis.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Andrews has since partnered with the ALS Network, praising the organization for providing him and his fiancée, actress Erica Tazel, with a sense of community.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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The look was comprised of a strapless dress with a scalloped neckline and shimmering crystal embellishments throughout, echoing a starry sky.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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These elevated textiles add a touch of refinement and luxury, echoing the sophistication of traditional dress shoes.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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That doesn’t mean the Avs can’t enjoy themselves, feel pride in an accomplishment or revel in the deafening roar when MacKinnon fired the perfect shot at the perfect time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Records say the sound created a deafening roar across Copenhagen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The cheapest routes are based on the averages of the company’s cheapest round-trip flight prices on economy class, according to their methodology.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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The island tree is shorter and bushier, its bark thicker and its cones rounder than the mainland tree.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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