Thesaurus results for THUNDERCLAPS

thunderclaps

noun

plural of thunderclap

as in claps

a loud explosive sound awakened by the thunderclap of a large branch falling on the roof

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Recent Examples of thunderclaps Unlike other pipe organs, these engineering marvels have percussive sound effects for thunderclaps, horse hooves and train whistles, perfect for old movie palaces. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 There are also thunderclaps, which are loud, explosive sounds of thunder that can accompany an extremely close lightning strike. — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 And when thunderclaps rattled their chests, the Chinese felt a deity punishing wrongdoers. — Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026 Enhanced by Aidan Cole’s thunderclaps, along with music underscoring key monologues, the sound design helps bring everything together. — Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Once the song ends, and with a smile on his face, Ludden claps and thanks the volunteers.

— Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026
The entire gymnasium roared with claps and cheers, the loudest and most fervent applause of the evening.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of claps

Noun

Macaulay pointed to sailing, action sports and athleisure as industries that had experienced mainstream popularity booms before losing momentum.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
The region once drew major investment inflows as investors chased returns during commodity booms.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of booms

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InStyle tapped four hairstylists to round up the 10 best blunt hairstyles for thin hair, from cowgirl bobs to straight-across bangs.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
The 28-year-old actress kept her long raven locks loose while styling her straight bangs across her forehead and ending an inch above her brown arched eyebrows.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of bangs

Noun

Iran state media also reported on explosions on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as several blasts occurring in the port of Jask.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Tensions between the two Koreas have been high since mine blasts at their border last month wounded three South Korean soldiers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026

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