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thunderous

[thuhn-der-uhs, -druhs] / ˈθʌn dər əs, -drəs /


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"I contradict myself / I transform," she added on a thunderous version of Saoko, from her second album, Motomami.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

So are graduates pouring out of elite colleges, joining the college-educated working class and responding with a thunderous “Union Yes”? For the most part, no.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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

At the first glimpse of him, everyone in the previously restless audience jumped out of their seats and clapped their hands, giving Roosevelt a thunderous standing ovation.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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