The crowd erupted in thunderous applause.

Meaning: A large group of people started clapping their hands very loudly to show their approval.

Choice of Words: Crowd refers to a large group of people gathered together. Erupted means to burst forth suddenly and violently. Thunderous means making a loud, deep sound like thunder. Applause is the act of clapping hands to show approval or praise.

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The audience burst into a deafening roar.

Meaning: This means that a group of people suddenly started cheering and making a loud noise, like a lion roaring.

Choice of Words: Audience means a group of people gathered to watch a performance or event. Burst means to suddenly start doing something. Deafening means very loud. Roar means a loud, deep sound, like a lion. When you put them together, it means that a group of people suddenly started cheering and making a loud noise.

The spectators exploded in a thunderous ovation.

Meaning: This means that a group of people suddenly started clapping and cheering very loudly, like a thunderclap.

Choice of Words: Spectators means people who are watching an event or performance. Exploded means to suddenly burst out or increase in intensity. Thunderous means loud and powerful, like thunder. Ovation means a round of applause or cheers. When you put them together, it means that a group of people suddenly started clapping and cheering loudly.

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