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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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2
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
Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain then thumped Atletico Madrid with a resounding 4-0 win.
—Oli Gamp, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The answer is a resounding no, as the dollar is broadly weaker against foreign currencies, reflecting a clear protest to the Fed challenge being presented by the president.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 26 June 2025
More Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images Team USA opened its 2025 Gold Cup with a resounding 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, in which PSV winger Malik Tillman bagged a brace, scoring goals in the 16th and 41st minutes.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
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In total, more than 600 hours of programming reached an audience of over 25,000 attendees—including 2,000 students and early-career creatives—making this edition a resounding affirmation of Egypt’s vibrant and growing creative community.
—Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain then thumped Atletico Madrid with a resounding 4-0 win.
—Oli Gamp, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The answer is a resounding no, as the dollar is broadly weaker against foreign currencies, reflecting a clear protest to the Fed challenge being presented by the president.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 26 June 2025
More Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images Team USA opened its 2025 Gold Cup with a resounding 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, in which PSV winger Malik Tillman bagged a brace, scoring goals in the 16th and 41st minutes.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
Adjective
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These creatures can be very noisy, but there's a purpose.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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There are also elements that people tend to notice only when things go wrong, like if a restaurant is too noisy.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The brands that stand out aren’t louder—they’re the ones willing to hand something over.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Attempt to frighten away coyotes by making loud noises (e.g., shouting, air horn) and acting aggressively (e.g., waving your arms, throwing sticks, spraying with a hose).—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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Świątek, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, reached the final in a series of emphatic victories.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Two seasons have passed in a blur of stomping channel runs and emphatic finishes, with the 27-year-old racking up 97 goals in just over 8,400 minutes — the equivalent of 93 full games.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Yet given the league and many of its most prominent players' presence in social justice efforts, their silence around the violence being fueled by Rwanda and the UAE is all the more deafening.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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That visual message was audibly reinforced at a deafening level as the crowd cheered their neighbors who spoke against the proposal and booed a NIPSCO official and other business leaders who spoke in favor of it.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Both of those final round BBQ competitors own BBQ restaurants.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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Of course, Funko Pops! are instantly recognizable: oversized heads, small bodies, and those signature large, round black eyes.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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As droves of tourists continue to flock to Spain for European summer vacations, the nation’s emergency responders are dealing with the aftermath of a violent wave of flash flooding in nearly half of the country’s 50 provinces.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.—
Olivia Bellusci,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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