thundering
adjective
thun·der·ing
ˈthən-d(ə-)riŋ 
: awesomely great, intense, or unusual
thunderingly
adverb
Examples of thundering in a Sentence
the preacher delivered a thundering speech on the decline of morality in modern society
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With the colonies on the brink of collapse, the Reverend George Whitefield ignites the first Great Awakening, uniting an entire generation with his thundering and faithful sermons and proclamations of liberty.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Thundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thundering. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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