as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
the last thunderous chord of the symphony rang throughout the hall
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Recent Examples of thunderous
Omega, the Young Bucks and Jericho each individually hit hurricanranas to a thunderous reaction.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Moments earlier, Salah and Robertson had each re-emerged from the tunnel to thunderous applause as they were granted a guard of honour by their fellow players and club staff.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 24 May 2026
The Spanish-language movie, directed by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, a creative duo and former couple known in their native country as Los Javis, world premiered at Cannes on Thursday evening to a thunderous, lengthy standing ovation.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Kane struck the crossbar with a thunderous shot before sealing the result in the 80th with a shot inside the bottom corner after being picked out by Luis Díaz.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Moments earlier, Salah and Robertson had each re-emerged from the tunnel to thunderous applause as they were granted a guard of honour by their fellow players and club staff.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 24 May 2026
The Spanish-language movie, directed by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, a creative duo and former couple known in their native country as Los Javis, world premiered at Cannes on Thursday evening to a thunderous, lengthy standing ovation.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Kane struck the crossbar with a thunderous shot before sealing the result in the 80th with a shot inside the bottom corner after being picked out by Luis Díaz.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderous
Adjective
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The style is quintessential Deborah—strong, bold, a little loud, yet classy.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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That doesn’t mean the Avs can’t enjoy themselves, feel pride in an accomplishment or revel in the deafening roar when MacKinnon fired the perfect shot at the perfect time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Records say the sound created a deafening roar across Copenhagen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Highlights there included The Bear actor Matty Matheson’s hardcore outfit Pigpen, which saw the Canadian chef/singer eschew his comical persona for a restless and roaring performance; and L.A.’s Health, whose industrial-tinged metal was both ethereal and clamorous.—
Lina Lecaro,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rudy Gobert and a roaring, black-out playoff crowd towered over him.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There is performance and rage, humor and babies, bell ringing and escape rooms.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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The track is filled with operatic vocals, a thundering choir, and a rich, swelling orchestra backing her — plus, there are cameos from Björk and Yves Tumor as well.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Thunderous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderous. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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