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
But, when compared to all the other data scanning, there are hidden conflicts aplenty between those precepts and the rest of the cacophony of human values expressed across all kinds of narratives, poems, essays, and the like.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
By Judy Berman November 28, 2024 3:01 AM EST
Muncie Daniels is just trying to make his voice heard over the cacophony that passes for public discourse.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
The noises of all the organisms living together in a particular place—the trill of birdsong, thrum of insect wings, rustle of leaves, cacophony of yips, or a lonely midnight howl—make up that setting’s biophony, an audio signature of life.
—The New Yorker, 12 Feb. 2025
The doors to businesses are left open, inviting hungry diners in and letting a cacophony of country music, dueling-piano classics, and Top 40 hits spill out.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
By Judy Berman November 28, 2024 3:01 AM EST
Muncie Daniels is just trying to make his voice heard over the cacophony that passes for public discourse.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
The noises of all the organisms living together in a particular place—the trill of birdsong, thrum of insect wings, rustle of leaves, cacophony of yips, or a lonely midnight howl—make up that setting’s biophony, an audio signature of life.
—The New Yorker, 12 Feb. 2025
The doors to businesses are left open, inviting hungry diners in and letting a cacophony of country music, dueling-piano classics, and Top 40 hits spill out.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cacophony
Noun
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After all, that’s arguably the primary purpose of a social network: not the news, not the blather, not the noise.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Attract attention If someone approaches them on the street or puts them in a dangerous situation, kids should know to make noise or get to a crowded area.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At a few points during his broadcast, the audio could barely be heard due to the bass and the roar of the crowd.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, the three-time MVP belted a two-run home run to right field in the third inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 4-0 lead, setting off a roar from the roughly 42,000 fans in attendance.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But throwing away rattle sans Tershers’ permission seems weird.—
George Saunders,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Other residents in New Hampshire and Rhode Island also reported the rattle.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the case of viral chatter, the message would be a human pandemic.—
Ron Barrett,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Instead of dialogue, the SEAL team communicates through chatter.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Cacophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cacophony. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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