tidal wave
noun
1
a
: an unusually high sea wave that is triggered especially by an earthquake
b
: an unusual rise of water alongshore due to strong winds
2
: something overwhelming especially in quantity or volume
a tidal wave of tourists
Examples of tidal wave in a Sentence
a tidal wave of emotion
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Despite network filtering and iOS and Android spam detection, the tidal wave of texts seemingly can’t be stopped.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
But a tidal wave of emotions pushed the words buried deep in his chest to the shores of his lips.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
In a little more than two years, AI has gone from powering what was once a niche chatbot to being a catalyst for what some tech leaders are calling a tidal wave that could be as life changing as the internet.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
The tidal wave of deals means the 13 times multiple on Goldman Sachs stock is just plain silly.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 May 2025
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
But a tidal wave of emotions pushed the words buried deep in his chest to the shores of his lips.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
In a little more than two years, AI has gone from powering what was once a niche chatbot to being a catalyst for what some tech leaders are calling a tidal wave that could be as life changing as the internet.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
The tidal wave of deals means the 13 times multiple on Goldman Sachs stock is just plain silly.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tidal wave
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“Tidal wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidal%20wave. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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