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
Examples of resounding in a Sentence
The class answered with a resounding no.
the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City
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Some tactical tweaks and a slight attacking rejig saw the Lionesses bounce back in style with a resounding 4-0 win.
—
Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In its 12th year, the Shootout has been a resounding success.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Trump administration officials say their immigration operation in Los Angeles has been a resounding political success.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Finland opened things up by defeating Iceland 1-0, Norway took down Switzerland 2-1, Italy beat Belgium 1-0, and Spain defeated Portugal 5-0.
Leading the way for Spain in the resounding victory were Esther Gonzalez, Vicky Lopez, Alexia Putellas, and Cristina Martin-Prieto.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In its 12th year, the Shootout has been a resounding success.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Trump administration officials say their immigration operation in Los Angeles has been a resounding political success.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Finland opened things up by defeating Iceland 1-0, Norway took down Switzerland 2-1, Italy beat Belgium 1-0, and Spain defeated Portugal 5-0.
Leading the way for Spain in the resounding victory were Esther Gonzalez, Vicky Lopez, Alexia Putellas, and Cristina Martin-Prieto.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resounding. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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