Definition of resounding
1 : producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating
2a : impressively sonorousb : emphatic, unequivocal a resounding success
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Examples of resounding in a Sentence
The class answered with a resounding no.
the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City
Recent Examples of resounding from the Web
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Unfortunately for Slaviša Jokanović and company, the match was a very one-sided affair, as Chelsea cruised to a resounding 8-2 victory.
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Mr. Clinton won a resounding re-election victory in 1996 and Democrats were back.
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In Monday’s Race 9 that sealed the resounding 7-1 victory, there were five Kiwis and Ashby aboard Team New Zealand’s catamaran.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda -- Helmsman Peter Burling and Emirates Team New Zealand won the America's Cup on Monday with a resounding romp against software tycoon Larry Ellison's two-time defending champion Oracle Team USA.
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Having been denied a part in Germany’s World Cup-winning campaign in Brazil in 2014 due to injury, Goretzka has been making a resounding case for inclusion in the squad for the title defense in Russia next year.
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And with that mind-boggling moment as a news peg, the dominoes began to fall with resounding thuds.
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The resounding victory of President Emmanuel Macron’s fledgling political force in parliamentary elections crushed the traditional parties that have governed France since the end of World War II.
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Kramnik had better control of his nerves and the chessboard tactical complications to score a resounding victory against the world champion who had been getting the upper hand against him in recent years.
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First Known Use of resounding
15th century
RESOUNDING Defined for English Language Learners
resounding
playDefinition of resounding for English Language Learners
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: producing a loud, deep sound that lasts for a long time
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: leaving no doubt : very definite
RESOUNDING Defined for Kids
resounding
playDefinition of resounding for Students
1 : producing resonant sound
2 : leaving no doubt a resounding victory
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