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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Robbie is a Los Angeles native who has leaned into her Latin American background and brought her own flavor into the ring – and it’s made a resounding impact with pro wrestling fans.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Coach Hansen flailed his fist, calling it the biggest win in school history, the program’s second NorCal victory after Tuesday’s resounding 84-58 home win over Destiny Christian-Sacramento.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The most recent event, an outdoor sculpture exhibition entitled the Garden of Encounters, curated by Rumi’s Artistic Director Samy Snoussi for the 1-54 Art Fair, was a resounding success, attracting nearly 400 guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Robbie is a Los Angeles native who has leaned into her Latin American background and brought her own flavor into the ring – and it’s made a resounding impact with pro wrestling fans.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
But Holley’s 54% victory was not as resounding as the 57% of the vote that Tomkow landed in 2024.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Coach Hansen flailed his fist, calling it the biggest win in school history, the program’s second NorCal victory after Tuesday’s resounding 84-58 home win over Destiny Christian-Sacramento.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
Adjective
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Around 5,000 people reside in the town, give or take the shifting sub-population of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces who ship in and out for noisy munitions drills in the mountains nearby.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Poor-quality headphones that skimp on noise cancellation, battery life, or comfortability can quickly turn a noisy flight into an absolute nightmare.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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One of the loudest cheers came when Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair was shown on the video board.—
Ian Harrison,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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He was pulled for lefty Tyler Samaniego and walked off the mound to loud boos from the Fenway Park crowd.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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At the moment, Breslow has its ringing endorsement.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But against the powerful Thunder, Reaves didn’t get a chance to punctuate his comeback night with any emphatic celebration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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This was the kind of emphatic victory the Spurs needed.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The ship’s captain, Jan Dobrogowski, issued a video message Monday praising passengers and crew for their perseverance and calling for respect for their privacy.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Those kind of plays have the Wild coaches praising Hartman for his maturity, in not taking the bait and retaliating with an act that might mean another lengthy suspension.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Influential voices on the right, opposed to American involvement in Iran, continue to accuse Israel of manipulating America to do its bidding in the Middle East, echoing the age-old antisemitic trope of Jews pulling the strings of global politics.—
Joshua M. Davidson,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Others images shared with The Associated Press show heavy gunfire echoing over farms and drones rigged with explosives laying in the brush.—
Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The stirring of the home supporters by Rowe, however, made the sound of silence more deafening in the final minute.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 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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Neapolitan pizza is characterized by a round, soft dough with a very thin center and a high, airy crust spotted with bits of char.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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The teaser doesn’t give away much of the plot, but the best part is Pugh standing in a funeral wearing all-black furs and round black sunglasses.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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