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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In the magical spring of ’23, the Blue Arrow put up at least 20 points 13 times during the Nuggets’ 20-game tidal wave of a title run.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
Ever since De Bruyne announced his departure from City at the start of April, there has been a tidal wave of plaudits and tributes.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Gmail users face a new tidal wave of warnings as a dangerous new account threat makes headlines again.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
She's Known for Decades Is Her Sister (Exclusive) Cheyenne, who filmed the now-viral TikTok, witnessed firsthand the tidal wave of emotions that washed over Moises.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 8 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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