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
Recent Examples on the Web
With the tidal wave, Tyla becomes the first act to occupy seven of the top 10 spots on the two-year-old chart.
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Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2024
Even if 2024 brings a batch of defaults, the consequences could feel more like a rising pool of water than a sudden tidal wave.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Sora’s buzzy unveiling caused instant speculation about the tidal wave of change headed for the entertainment industry.
—Kylie Robison, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
General Daily Insight for January 21, 2024 Our feelings might come crashing in like a tidal wave.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2024
Through the rip-roaring tidal waves of highs and lows, the girls have weathered every storm with grace.
—Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
As the industry recalibrates itself from the holiday rush, the hip-hop and R&B worlds are slowly getting back to their weekly tidal waves of new music.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2024
Those increases fall in line with data that shows a tidal wave of applicants clamoring for remote jobs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024
And yes, there was some red in the tidal wave of blue: A Free Press reporter counted at least a dozen folks wearing red in the stands.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024
Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2024
Even if 2024 brings a batch of defaults, the consequences could feel more like a rising pool of water than a sudden tidal wave.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Sora’s buzzy unveiling caused instant speculation about the tidal wave of change headed for the entertainment industry.
—Kylie Robison, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
General Daily Insight for January 21, 2024 Our feelings might come crashing in like a tidal wave.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2024
Through the rip-roaring tidal waves of highs and lows, the girls have weathered every storm with grace.
—Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
As the industry recalibrates itself from the holiday rush, the hip-hop and R&B worlds are slowly getting back to their weekly tidal waves of new music.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2024
Those increases fall in line with data that shows a tidal wave of applicants clamoring for remote jobs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024
And yes, there was some red in the tidal wave of blue: A Free Press reporter counted at least a dozen folks wearing red in the stands.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024
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“Tidal wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidal%20wave. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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