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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
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Brad Lander won a resounding victory over Representative Dan Goldman in the 10th District, which spans parts of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Alex Lemonides,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
When Moses Sumney was first approached about working on the music for the film adaptation of playwright Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is, his initial response was an immediate, resounding no.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The choice was a resounding yes from Gunn and Safran, as well as director Craig Gillespie and their star.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Brad Lander won a resounding victory over Representative Dan Goldman in the 10th District, which spans parts of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Alex Lemonides,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Verb
The same was true of Page, and yet, both men have been resounding success on the red brand so far.
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
When Moses Sumney was first approached about working on the music for the film adaptation of playwright Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is, his initial response was an immediate, resounding no.
—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
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Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
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The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers.
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Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
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There are loud crowds, and then there are Mexican soccer crowds.
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The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
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About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.
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Mozeliak didn’t rule himself out as the long-term answer at general manager and was emphatic about not speaking in absolutes.
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Senegal secured third place in FIFA World Cup Group I with an emphatic 5-0 victory over the 10 men of Iraq — the biggest ever win for an African team at a World Cup.
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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.
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Then came the Argentinian futbol fight songs, echoing across the stadium as each section seemed to be packed with ticket holders who seemed to know the Spanish lyrics by heart.
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The proposal has drawn concern from some customers and from nearly every City Council member, who signed a letter echoing concerns about how the changes could impact nearby residents who shop and work at the store.
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Each time the Swiss team scored, a deafening roar cut through the thick tropical air.
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The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.
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With a round-of-32 game against Ivory Coast on Tuesday secured, Norway are dreaming of a run to the final on July 19.
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In partnership with Van Cleef & Arpels in 1962, Jackie replaced the baguettes with 12 marquise- and round-cut diamonds arranged to form a laurel wreath beneath the larger stones.
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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