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adjective

ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ How to pronounce resounding (audio)
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1
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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3
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones a resounding chord

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4
as in emphatic
marked by or uttered with forcefulness a resounding defeat for the opposition party

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resounding

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verb

present participle of resound
1
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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2
as in echoing
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves thunder resounded across the plain

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Recent Examples of resounding
Adjective
As the Mooton host approaches in the forest, the sounds of a war drum fill the air, like a resounding heartbeat. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 Before that loss, though, the team's performance had been a resounding success. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
All shades, all colors, 4 million faces surrounding them with resounding support and unrequited love. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Stephen Eustaquio looked resounding and committed as a second-half substitute. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for resounding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
  1. noisy
  2. loud
  3. ringing
  4. emphatic
  5. praising
  6. echoing
  7. deafening
  8. round
Adjective
  • Danley in August railed against the plan, describing the concept as overengineered, noisier, more dangerous and needlessly destructive toward the river ecosystem around Barber Park.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For Lindsey Maness, the menace during one hotel stay for work in Austin, Texas, was a noisy elevator near her room.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of noisy
Adjective
  • The satiety and blood-sugar argument keeps getting louder from clinicians.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Rooms All 195 rooms are dressed in a soft gray and blue palette, and the energy is calm and soothing after a day in one of the loudest parts of Manhattan.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • Martha-Mary Chapel, Sudbury Reverend Bryce (Toby Huss) presides over the town church, where mysterious ringing bells seem to indicate something dark is afoot.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The quote sounded more like a statement of facts than a ringing endorsement.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • Her inability to stay in one place, artistically speaking, all but ensures that each new project will give you life in new and emphatic ways.
    — Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • For June Films producer Julie Billy, the attraction was emphatic.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphatic
Verb
  • While praising Green’s composure, accuracy, consistency and feel, Westlake coach Rick Clausen also singled out the offensive line.
    — Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Yiannopoulos also continued to have his eye on national politics, working on the 2024 presidential campaign of Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who fell from grace after praising Adolf Hitler and making a series of antisemitic comments.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of praising
Verb
  • The contest centered on transgender rights, with Markey repeatedly blasting Moulton’s earlier remarks about trans girls in sports as echoing conservative talking points and out of step with Democratic voters.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares accused some his EU partners of echoing that fake information, without naming them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of echoing
Adjective
  • Before the researchers could start sampling it, though, a deafening roar suddenly filled the tunnel.
    — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Dixon said other issues to be considered are the deafening roar of traffic passing under the footbridge on I-91 and how to soften it.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • The artful styling revealed a peek of her round black strapless bra.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically in dress, rounder toes are trending; a refreshing alternative to the almond shape that has dominated for the past few seasons.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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