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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No loud colors, no mismatched chairs, even the waiters had to wear off-white.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Ocean City officials have confirmed that fireworks — not gunfire — were the source of loud noises that caused panic and sent crowds scrambling on the boardwalk Friday night.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 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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Yet given the league and many of its most prominent players' presence in social justice efforts, their silence around the violence being fueled by Rwanda and the UAE is all the more deafening.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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That visual message was audibly reinforced at a deafening level as the crowd cheered their neighbors who spoke against the proposal and booed a NIPSCO official and other business leaders who spoke in favor of it.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Good gaming features and simplified Google TV streaming round things out for a sweet package.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Exquisitely known for their perfectly round shape and mirror like lustre.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The estate’s five acres of gardens, developed over more than a decade, recreate an outdoor haven true to the time period with vibrant blooms and tranquil pathways. Smooth Rapids offers a full-service outdoor experience with kayaking, camping, and dining all in one scenic riverside location.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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In collaboration with Emily English, the range of pyjamas and underwear is inspired by summer fruits and matcha mornings, and comes in the most delicious and vibrant prints — all made with the brand’s softest, sustainable fabric.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Find Your Communities Just as teams are the units of performance in organizations, so communities are the resonant units for developing islands of coherence.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Both films reflect the company’s deep commitment to rooted, resonant storytelling.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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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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One of the most powerful moments of the night was the Waiting to Exhale tribute, beautifully curated by Adam Blackstone.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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It’s marketed as being 29% more powerful than other fans of its size by cooling 380 cubic feet per minute (CFM)—and Baker does not disagree.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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“Sonorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sonorous. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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