thunderous

Example Sentences

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Full of thunderous strings and Wagnerian vocals, it starts off as an opera song, changes tempo three times, introduces a guest verse from Bjork and ends with an almighty rave breakdown.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Last January, no one here mentioned the prospects for gold or silver, which had thunderous rallies in 2025 and outperformed almost all stocks.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Dad was talking loudly, at a volume that would have suited a mountainside but was thunderous in the small restaurant.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover