thunderous

Example Sentences

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James had a thunderous one-handed dunk off a lob from Austin Reaves in transition with 7:42 remaining in the third quarter that put the Lakers up by 17 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The remark drew thunderous applause before the joint session of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

It all came down to the final end but the Italians kept their nerve to edge to victory and cause a thunderous barrage of noise to roll down the wooden bleachers.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“Purdue sucks!” he bellowed to thunderous applause, “So does Michigan and Ohio State!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

The last word was uttered in a roar so thunderous that Ranofer stopped in his tracks, wondering confusedly if it were some order he was supposed to understand and obey.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw