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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This stone and glass shade is breathtakingly beautiful without being too loud or funky.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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While exposure to loud noises is a common cause of hair cell damage in humans, hearing loss in dogs is usually attributed to genetics or the natural aging process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 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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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Aug. 2024
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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
Adjective
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Plus, keep scrolling for more small-space patio furniture set deals, including a round metal style and a three-piece rattan seating group.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Time will tell if first round TE Colston Loveland was the correct choice over Tyler Warren. 🤷🏻 Cleveland Browns (I – for incomplete) — Think this assessment is a copout?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Stirred into no-bake cheesecake batter, vibrant ube jam delivers a sweet, nutty swirl that tempers the cheesecake’s tang.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These films have collectively shaped Bollywood’s romantic sensibilities for over five decades, making YRF synonymous with sophisticated, emotionally resonant love stories that transcend typical genre conventions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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The judge’s message was resonant, as this was Tay-K’s second murder trial in 6 years.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
16 Apr. 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 death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran's biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, as firefighters blast worked to fully extinguish the fire.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The memo is the latest effort by critics of acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to stop his Senate confirmation for the permanent role, which is among the most powerful federal prosecutor positions in the country.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Sonorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sonorous. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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