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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For one thing, they are permanent residents of the community — teachers, firefighters, police, and service workers at the hotels, restaurants and resorts that bring in a tidal wave of visitors every winter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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 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 • Feb. 7, 2026

Then the tidal wave hit, wiping their traces from shore.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García