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as in noisy
full of or characterized by the presence of noise
the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City
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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
the emcee announced the winner in a resounding voice that could be heard all the way to the back of the hall
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as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
a resounding chord
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as in emphatic
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
a resounding defeat for the opposition party
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as in praising
to proclaim the glory of
folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore
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Recent Examples of resounding
Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
And the Red Sox, who clung to a one-run lead for most of the night before finally breaking through in a big way in the eighth and ninth, won the series with a resounding 7-1 victory.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Chicago, which ended its four-game trip with a third-straight loss after resounding defeats to the Flyers and Rangers.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
When a speaker called on the crowd to call for peace, a resounding response in Arabic was heard.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
And the Red Sox, who clung to a one-run lead for most of the night before finally breaking through in a big way in the eighth and ninth, won the series with a resounding 7-1 victory.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Verb
Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Chicago, which ended its four-game trip with a third-straight loss after resounding defeats to the Flyers and Rangers.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Chicago, which ended its four-game trip with a third-straight loss after resounding defeats to the Flyers and Rangers.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
Adjective
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As mentioned, the original system was very noisy and would often spontaneously change parity state every 10 milliseconds or less.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The hotel is smaller and more sophisticated than the noisy all-inclusives further down the beach with a focus on fine dining and chic interior design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The style is quintessential Deborah—strong, bold, a little loud, yet classy.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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There is performance and rage, humor and babies, bell ringing and escape rooms.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meja Örtengren delivered one of Stanford’s most emphatic points, beating USC freshman Jasmine Koo 6 and 5.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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And Mateus Mane’s excellent first Premier League goal in the 3-0 home win over West Ham United, as well as Adam Armstrong’s emphatic finish in the 2-2 comeback draw at Brentford in March.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Facebook ads vilifying or praising various measures.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In a post on X on May 29, Shriver marked what would have been Kennedy's 109th birthday by praising the court's ruling against efforts to rename the cultural institution.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The area in and around the park was for many years the scene of protests, demonstrators’ chants echoing within the halls of the White House.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Speaking on Israel’s right-wing Channel 14 news, Katz said Israel would keep striking in southern Lebanon, echoing Netanyahu.—
Aditi Sangal,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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That doesn’t mean the Avs can’t enjoy themselves, feel pride in an accomplishment or revel in the deafening roar when MacKinnon fired the perfect shot at the perfect time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Records say the sound created a deafening roar across Copenhagen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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There’s a noticeable churn of locals on the round floor—shoppers having coffee in Le Bar Long, friends holding a baby shower over brunch—which makes the property feel like a neighborhood hangout.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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