resounding
adjective
re·sound·ing
ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ 
also -ˈsau̇n-
1
: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating
2
a
: impressively sonorous
b
: emphatic, unequivocal
a resounding success
resoundingly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of resounding in a Sentence
The class answered with a resounding no.
the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City
Recent Examples on the Web
Inside the Biden administration, the disclosure strategy was seen as a resounding success.
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
So the sugarcane farmer joined the adoring throngs, who are all but guaranteed to deliver Mr. Modi a resounding third-term victory in elections that begin Friday.
—Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
Tons of twisting steel groaned and then hit the ground with a resounding boom, which echoed across Sparrows Point and sent up a cloud of dust.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
Nearly a week after the stadium tax ballot measure met a resounding defeat at the hands of Jackson County voters, new details continue to emerge about where the question saw the most — and least — support.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
The teaser received a resounding round of applause for its stunning visuals and tone, and will be released in the coming weeks.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea’s liberal opposition parties scored a landslide victory in a parliamentary election held on Wednesday, dealing a resounding blow to President Yoon Suk Yeol and his conservative party but likely falling just short of a super majority.
—Reuters, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Supplying Herbert with stronger ground support has been one of the resounding and oft-repeated themes since Harbaugh was formally introduced in early February.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
This sentiment is echoed across generations, with a resounding demand for flexible work options.
—Kalina Bryant, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
So the sugarcane farmer joined the adoring throngs, who are all but guaranteed to deliver Mr. Modi a resounding third-term victory in elections that begin Friday.
—Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
Tons of twisting steel groaned and then hit the ground with a resounding boom, which echoed across Sparrows Point and sent up a cloud of dust.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
Nearly a week after the stadium tax ballot measure met a resounding defeat at the hands of Jackson County voters, new details continue to emerge about where the question saw the most — and least — support.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
The teaser received a resounding round of applause for its stunning visuals and tone, and will be released in the coming weeks.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea’s liberal opposition parties scored a landslide victory in a parliamentary election held on Wednesday, dealing a resounding blow to President Yoon Suk Yeol and his conservative party but likely falling just short of a super majority.
—Reuters, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Supplying Herbert with stronger ground support has been one of the resounding and oft-repeated themes since Harbaugh was formally introduced in early February.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
This sentiment is echoed across generations, with a resounding demand for flexible work options.
—Kalina Bryant, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resounding. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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