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
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
The resounding victory of far-right ideologue Geert Wilders in last November’s election illustrates how far public opinion has shifted among Dutch voters since 2022, when the influx of migrants into the country increased by 60%.
—Bysarah Jacob, Fortune Europe, 27 Mar. 2024
Here’s hoping for a huge drain on Lake’s bank account, followed by a resounding rejection by Arizona voters.
Feb. 25, 2024
Of course, the impresario of all the destruction and duplicity — Trump — has yet to face any criminal penalties.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The concept has been a resounding success, why not replicate it at their TCU location?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2024
The resounding opinion of the medical community is that weight loss is a poor measure of medication efficacy.
—Lisa Shah, STAT, 28 Mar. 2024
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
The resounding victory of far-right ideologue Geert Wilders in last November’s election illustrates how far public opinion has shifted among Dutch voters since 2022, when the influx of migrants into the country increased by 60%.
—Bysarah Jacob, Fortune Europe, 27 Mar. 2024
Here’s hoping for a huge drain on Lake’s bank account, followed by a resounding rejection by Arizona voters.
Feb. 25, 2024
Of course, the impresario of all the destruction and duplicity — Trump — has yet to face any criminal penalties.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The concept has been a resounding success, why not replicate it at their TCU location?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2024
The resounding opinion of the medical community is that weight loss is a poor measure of medication efficacy.
—Lisa Shah, STAT, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resounding. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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