thunderous

Example Sentences

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But even though they were a man down, Benetton pulled the score level with the first of two tries from Jacob Umaga, after a thunderous run from Tomasso Menoncello.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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

“Purdue sucks!” he bellowed to thunderous applause, “So does Michigan and Ohio State!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Then, over the screams and the roars and the thunderous stamps of the battling giants, Hagrid’s yell came loudest of all.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling