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 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

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

“Climb, Rat! Climb!” shouted Steve, dodging our counselor, who was now pretending to be a giant tidal wave.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth