thunderous

Example Sentences

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So when Hernández arrived with the Oklahoma City Comets to continue his rehab assignment on Tuesday, the opposing fans greeted him with a thunderous ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

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

So are graduates pouring out of elite colleges, joining the college-educated working class and responding with a thunderous “Union Yes”? For the most part, no.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The hosts were not neglecting their defensive work, typified by a thunderous James Botham tackle.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

He pushed his chair back and let out a thunderous burp that made the little children on the other end of the table jump.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat