thunderous

Example Sentences

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That more positive mood music, and the thunderous applause in this chamber, will have encouraged the UK delegation that a corner could be turned.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

It all came down to the final end but the Italians kept their nerve to edge to victory and cause a thunderous barrage of noise to roll down the wooden bleachers.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

There was nothing between Wawrinka and Fritz in the first set and they went to a tiebreak, where they exchanged a series of thunderous forehands.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Her audience was rapt, ready to spring to their feet in a thunderous ovation.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood