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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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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
Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025
Overall domestic revenue was up a resounding 24 percent over 2023, and an impressive 16 percent over 2019.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
In the eyes of so many around the world, the survivors’ very existence is a resounding act of defiance against the world-historic cruelty and vast injustice of Adolf Hitler’s reign of terror.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
The Senate Intelligence Committee approved his nomination in a resounding 14-3 vote, with five Democrats voting in favor, more than those who were in opposition.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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Military troops are limited to support roles on the border, and some of the people arrested were detained or targeted during the Biden administration, but Trump’s initial steps have sent a resounding message, Ruiz said.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025
Overall domestic revenue was up a resounding 24 percent over 2023, and an impressive 16 percent over 2019.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
In the eyes of so many around the world, the survivors’ very existence is a resounding act of defiance against the world-historic cruelty and vast injustice of Adolf Hitler’s reign of terror.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
The Senate Intelligence Committee approved his nomination in a resounding 14-3 vote, with five Democrats voting in favor, more than those who were in opposition.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
Adjective
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To fix a noisy box spring, add sturdy material, such as thick cardboard or a thin piece of plywood in between the box spring and mattress.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite being a man down, Ruben Amorim’s side were relatively comfortable in the second half as a noisy Old Trafford crowd enjoyed a win that increased the gap between the two teams to 16 points.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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The answer to that question should be an emphatic 'No,' but a majority of this court apparently thinks otherwise.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The answer to that question should be an emphatic 'No,' but a majority of this Court apparently thinks otherwise.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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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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However, the round imprints of tl\e big cougar we’re melted and indistinct.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the end, Herro became the fifth Heat player to win the 3-point contest with a final round score of 24.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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That career has been highlighted by some of the most violent fights in MMA history.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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While confronting their violent history, a brutal bar fight and deadly feud reignites between Thomas, Ben, and the notorious Five Points Gang.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Recently celebrating his 70th birthday, Washington continues to be a dominant and influential force in Hollywood and beyond, and has shown no signs of slowing down.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Kidman, Winslet, and Jolie are all previous Globes winners, while Swinton has been nominated a total of five times, and both Torres and Anderson are celebrating their first nominations.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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