make waves

phrase

: to create a stir or disturbance

… continues to make waves with his unique, highly opinionated approach.

—Suzanne Biallot

Examples of make waves in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly 20 years after her death, an upcoming movie about Anna Nicole Smith‘s doctor is making waves with her family. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 July 2026

That’s clear in last year’s report, which made waves across tech and politics circles around the world. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Of course, brunettes hair has enjoyed some serious experimentation over the past year, with various graduations of the tone making waves. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 4 July 2026

Kate and William’s only daughter also made waves during her appearance at Wimbledon in 2024, proudly looking on as her mom—who was undergoing treatment for cancer at the time—was greeted with a standing ovation. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Rhymes for make waves

• airwaves
• behaves
• enclaves
• architraves
• autoclaves
• microwaves
• braves
• caves
• craves
• knaves
• laves
• naves