How to Use make waves in a Sentence

make waves

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• While the then-37-year-old bested her opponent in the Ladies Singles, her wardrobe was what made waves.
  — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 30 June 2026
• Of course, brunettes hair has enjoyed some serious experimentation over the past year, with various graduations of the tone making waves.
  — Elle Turner, Glamour, 4 July 2026
• Kate and William’s only daughter also made waves during her appearance at Wimbledon in 2024, proudly looking on as her mom—who was undergoing treatment for cancer at the time—was greeted with a standing ovation.
  — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 July 2026
• Reflecting pool still making waves The saga of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday is getting murkier than the water that has long plagued the iconic landmark.
  — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 29 June 2026
• Apple’s low-cost MacBook Neo has been making waves, but Microsoft is urging shoppers to check out Dell’s newest XPS 13 laptop, which now has the same starting price as the Neo following Apple’s price hike.
  — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026