1
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
a sonorous waterfall that can be heard from a considerable distance
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2
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
a baritone with a particularly sonorous voice
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Recent Examples of sonorous
Possessed of a sonorous performer's cadence that could switch registers from smarmy to silky as the sketch demanded, Parnell was the definition of the all-star utility player during his time on the show.
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Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
An early title card commemorating James Earl Jones, who died in September at age 93 and whose sonorous voice dignified and shaped the character of Mufasa for generations of Lion King fans, strikes a tender chord.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
For plumbing more sonorous depths, there is the optional Roku Wireless Subwoofer (another $180).
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 3 May 2020
His warm smile and generous spirit transformed each chord into a sonorous embrace, and his words, always full of affection, made everyone feel like part of his family.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
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Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
An early title card commemorating James Earl Jones, who died in September at age 93 and whose sonorous voice dignified and shaped the character of Mufasa for generations of Lion King fans, strikes a tender chord.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
For plumbing more sonorous depths, there is the optional Roku Wireless Subwoofer (another $180).
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 3 May 2020
His warm smile and generous spirit transformed each chord into a sonorous embrace, and his words, always full of affection, made everyone feel like part of his family.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sonorous
Adjective
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But due to noise from the venue next door, which was playing loud music amid a competing bar, Bruni bailed even after the musicians were assembled on stage.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 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
Adjective
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Sudden showers of beer, cider, and other mysterious fluids became as integral to the vibe as the deafening roar of the crowd.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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But there’s no deafening scream of a Formula 1 race.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Fowler got off to a scorching hot start, firing a 7-under 63 on Thursday to sit tied for third place after round one at The Philadelphia Cricket Club.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The ballets are folded, placed on a round plate and then slid into an urn.—
Maria Pasquini,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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What To Know The volcano's summit features a caldera—formed by volcanic eruptions—and supports vibrant hydrothermal vent ecosystems populated by microbes, tube worms, crabs, fish, octopuses and more.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The Reposado expression is aged in oak barrels, balancing the vibrant agave flavors with subtle wood influences.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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With a versatile and emotionally resonant voice, he’s known for delivering the smooth sophistication of jazz and the commanding presence needed for authoritative reads.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The ‘mere exposure effect’ demonstrates that people are more likely to trust and value messages that feel familiar or emotionally resonant.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Written soon after the death of Mahler’s daughter and soon before his own, the symphony is a sombre, reflective, and reverberant adieu, brewing such melancholy that Leonard Bernstein theorized that Mahler was foretelling his own end.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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Interim head coach Antonio Pierce benches Garoppolo in favor of rookie Aidan O’Connell, setting up another reverberant comment from Adams.—
David Lombardi,
The Athletic,
16 July 2024
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The annual meeting is an opportunity to celebrate the league's work over the past year, hear from a powerful advocate for Arkansas families and help shape the organization's direction for the future.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Psychology tells us that voluntary commitment is more powerful than coerced obligation.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Sonorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sonorous. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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