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deafening

[def-uh-ning] / ˈdɛf ə nɪŋ /


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Despite Evy’s mother growing less responsive each day, the house’s quiet feels deafening — the distinctly hollow sound of silence filling the place where life should be.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

For a recurring exhibition that is often chided for its deafening, in-your-face messaging, this edition of the show is all but silent; for a show that’s known—almost famous—for generating controversy, this outing is entirely anodyne.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Moments later, a second rocket motor kicks in with a deafening roar.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Taking to the ice last to a deafening roar from the crowd in a shimmering all-black costume featuring gold details the skater known as the 'Quad God' was in difficultly early in his programme.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

But to Mulch, each cog had a distinctive signature and when a ratchet caught, it was so loud as to be deafening.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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