as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the cacophony of a pet store full of animals
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Recent Examples of cacophony
As the group files safely past the battalion of Canada geese and closer to the Downtown Canal Walk at the southern part of Military Park, smooth jazz emanating from the Indiana State Museum’s entrance replaces the construction crew’s cacophony.
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
But here the Giants were, the cacophony to Kershaw’s swan song.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
While the standalone matches of the weekend brought a more communal feel around the central stage, the slate of four matches going on brought a cacophony of noise throughout.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
What might be a cacophony of notes in less skilled hands blends into a delicious harmony as dinner unfolds.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
But here the Giants were, the cacophony to Kershaw’s swan song.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
While the standalone matches of the weekend brought a more communal feel around the central stage, the slate of four matches going on brought a cacophony of noise throughout.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
What might be a cacophony of notes in less skilled hands blends into a delicious harmony as dinner unfolds.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cacophony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cacophony
Noun
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First, despite tabloid headlines about Leto, such noise doesn’t factor into moviegoers’ decisions to buy or not buy a ticket; it could be argued most were not even in the know of the June Air Mail exposé on his alleged behavior.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The outlet reported that noise from the construction was also audible on the White House's campus.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anchored by Syracuse University, the city hums with youthful spirit, from buzzy Marshall Street to the roar of the JMA Wireless Dome, where Orange basketball games regularly draw some of the largest crowds in college hoops.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The only noise was the roar of the crowd when Cole Sullivan and Jimmy Rolder intercepted passes on back-to-back drives, or when Bryce Underwood rolled out and found a wide-open Zack Marshall in the end zone.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This siren’s song arises from the murmur of doves on an Arizona stock tank and the rattle of Indiana cornstalks.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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Now, how about that chatter about a possible WBD bid?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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Glenn's winless start through the first six games has caused chatter to begin in the media about the possibility that New York could move on from Glenn before next season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Cacophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cacophony. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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