Definitions

tidal wave

NOUN

giant sea wave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

tsunami

WEAK

eagre giant sea swell giant wave rogue wave seiche seismic sea wave surface wave tidal bore white horses

Example Sentences

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And so when that case doesn’t break through, we blame that person for their case not breaking through, as opposed to the larger tidal wave.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

“They’ve just had just a tidal wave of demand and appetite,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

The case being heard in California state court is being called a "bellwether" proceeding because its outcome could set the tone for a tidal wave of similar litigation across the United States.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Still, for every “Children of Men” there are a dozen “Minions” knockoffs, for every “To Pimp a Butterfly” a tidal wave of brain rot.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Just before dawn, a tidal wave six feet high roared across the marsh.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George