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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
Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Many expressed the resounding trauma that's haunted them for the past two years.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
Hardware enthusiasm While there are doubts about the software industry, Wall Street has resounding confidence that hardware companies are AI winners.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Midway through the frame, a sequence of a Betts layup over the South Carolina defense, a Betts block of a Latson shot and a Jaquez fast-break layup gave the Bruins a resounding 22-point lead.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Many expressed the resounding trauma that's haunted them for the past two years.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Hardware enthusiasm While there are doubts about the software industry, Wall Street has resounding confidence that hardware companies are AI winners.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
Adjective
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That involves deep focus, Poblete explained, which requires quiet areas, not the open, often noisier workspaces that are more popular in today's newer offices.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the system remains robust under noisy and incomplete sensor data, confirming its practicality for real-world robotic applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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And still, Goodell was greeted by a loud chorus of boos.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jeffrey Spadjinske, police were called to the meeting on the report that individuals in attendance were being loud and disruptive.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 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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Teammate title fight After Russell claimed victory at the opening race of the season in Melbourne, Antonelli responded in emphatic fashion.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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For Waubonsie Valley’s Alyssa Tukker, the answer is an emphatic yes.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Viewers quickly rallied around the sister’s efforts in the comments, praising both the transformation and the bond between the two.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Players on both sides are constantly praising one another.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Game 2 started echoing Game 1 after halftime, when Towns finally found rhythm and the Knicks looked like the more gifted team all over again.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Footage circulating in local media appears to show the suspect positioned atop the structure as visitors rushed for safety below, with gunfire echoing across the site.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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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
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Initially considered a mid-round prospect, Rodriguez now looks poised to land squarely in the second round.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bottles, glass ornaments, scraps of lace and strings of lights hang from branches on the ceiling, while upstage, a cave-like wall frames a round piece of fabric that sometimes evokes a pond and also becomes a scrim for silhouetted scenes.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resounding. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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