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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The Sloane Club is trying to ride the tidal wave of money and interest flowing toward members-only clubs — businesses charging hefty annual fees for access to exclusive plush bars, restaurants and other amenities.
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Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Given reports of rampant hacking in crypto, BitGo’s small innovation has attracted a tidal wave of business over the last decade as more and more institutions have taken an interest in digital assets.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Walk inside the Art of Fútbol, a new exhibit powered by the Museum of Graffiti, and those same feelings come rushing at you like a tidal wave.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Nor does freedom of speech seem an unambiguous value as a tidal wave of toxic disinformation washes over the republic in its 250th year.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
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Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Given reports of rampant hacking in crypto, BitGo’s small innovation has attracted a tidal wave of business over the last decade as more and more institutions have taken an interest in digital assets.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Walk inside the Art of Fútbol, a new exhibit powered by the Museum of Graffiti, and those same feelings come rushing at you like a tidal wave.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Nor does freedom of speech seem an unambiguous value as a tidal wave of toxic disinformation washes over the republic in its 250th year.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
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“Tidal wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidal%20wave. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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