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thunderous

[thuhn-der-uhs, -druhs] / ˈθʌn dər əs, -drəs /


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Boston’s straight-up, thunderous rock rubbed off on Def Leppard, Journey, Van Halen and Nirvana.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

Growing up initially in Topanga Canyon, the first beat Shane learned to play was the thunderous drum fill from Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

"We have done it," CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said to a thunderous response by hundreds of protesters.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

His shock-and-awe campaign may have lost its thunderous momentum, but the offensive never stopped.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

Suddenly, the canoes were flying down the river, bouncing and bumping over very rough water, and in the distance the sound of a roar grew louder and more thunderous.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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