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as in discordant
making loud, confused, and usually unharmonious sounds
the noisy crowd marched up the street, shouting ever louder as they approached the palace
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as in buzzing
full of or characterized by the presence of noise
the crowded auditorium was noisy, packed with excited theatergoers eager for the show to start the manufacturing plant was a decidedly noisy place, so we wore ear protection while we toured it
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as in loud
excessively showy
the wallpaper was far too noisy for what was supposed to be a restful bedroom
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
the movie had been preceded by months of noisy hype, only to die a quick death at the box office
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Recent Examples of noisy
The pups, more than 1,200 at Año Nuevo this year, are noisiest while nursing, from birth until early- to mid-February.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Planes can be noisy, cramped, and cold, so choosing cozy, breathable fabrics and ergonomic designs helps minimize discomfort.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Thanks to Qualcomm’s aptX Voice technology, the earbuds can clearly pick up speech for hands-free phone calls and video conferencing, even in noisy conditions or when calling out of doors.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The mountains rose steeply on each side at this point, and the brook that ran down the valley was swift and noisy, swollen by rain.
—Horace R. Hinkley, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2025
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Planes can be noisy, cramped, and cold, so choosing cozy, breathable fabrics and ergonomic designs helps minimize discomfort.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Thanks to Qualcomm’s aptX Voice technology, the earbuds can clearly pick up speech for hands-free phone calls and video conferencing, even in noisy conditions or when calling out of doors.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The mountains rose steeply on each side at this point, and the brook that ran down the valley was swift and noisy, swollen by rain.
—Horace R. Hinkley, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noisy
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Today, on Trump’s Liberation Day, consumer-smacking tariffs—described by some as the biggest tax hike in global history—serve as a reminder of these discordant notes.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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You’re Cordially Invited might have been better off ditching the rom of it all entirely, but Stoller is good enough at this that even if the rest of his movie consists of two slightly discordant halves, both are pretty solid.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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There has been a loud flirtation with Aaron Rodgers that Adofo-Mensah has danced around quite a bit.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Building strong relationships—without being the loudest in the room Introverts are rarely the most talkative people in meetings or social settings.—
Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Some of them, like the new experimental version of 2.5 Pro, are beginning to show noticeable vibe improvements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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These same tariffs may also take a booming economy and turn it into a recession.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Critics wasted no time trashing Trump’s odd comparison of the currently booming American economy to an ailing patient on the operating table.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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John Schwartz has emerged as a prominent voice behind a broader campaign of coordinated economic protests.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The attacks targeted various areas in the south, all the way to Beirut, in a blatant and repeated violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and the security of its citizens, a challenge to international law, and a flagrant breach of the ceasefire agreement.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Things calmed down until the 89th minute, when Mexico was awarded a spot kick after the blatant handball from Córdoba inside his own penalty area.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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