thunderous
Example Sentences
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“It’s a trailer launch? It looks like a premiere,” Villeneuve said during the event, which included a Q&A with the cast and was met by thunderous applause from the audience.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Dempsey had been shorn of many things by a thunderous Ireland performance - a revisiting of a familiar narrative.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The remark drew thunderous applause before the joint session of the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
“Purdue sucks!” he bellowed to thunderous applause, “So does Michigan and Ohio State!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
Something outside roared, a thunderous bellow of bestial ferocity.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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