tidal wave

NOUN

giant sea wave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

tsunami

WEAK

eagre giant sea swell giant wave rogue wave seiche seismic sea wave surface wave tidal bore white horses

Example Sentences

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They wrote text prompts that explored 18 different variations of the sea parting and discarded the ones that didn’t work, enabling Kingsley to react to a tidal wave projected onto a 360-degree LED wall screen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The last of what Lamont calls “the four horsemen” of a bubble is a tidal wave of stock issuance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

And so when that case doesn’t break through, we blame that person for their case not breaking through, as opposed to the larger tidal wave.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The case being heard in the California state court is being called a "bellwether" proceeding because its outcome could set the tone for a tidal wave of similar litigation across the United States.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Harry braced himself for a tidal wave of fury.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling