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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 claim: Video shows Palestinians attacking Bethlehem church in December 2024
A Dec. 27, 2024, Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows a chaotic and noisy scene on a street, with people shouting and throwing stones as emergency sirens sound in the background.
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Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
If your exhaust fan is still noisy after cleaning, this could indicate loose screws or a problem with the motor.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
If there’s a slightly noisier spot (or spots) in the apartment, that is another indicator of gaps that might allow smells to seep in and could benefit from sealant, says Arianna Deane, an architect and A+A+A cofounder.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
In one nifty gag, his new super-hearing makes a rustling spider as noisy as Riverdance’s Michael Flatley.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
If your exhaust fan is still noisy after cleaning, this could indicate loose screws or a problem with the motor.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
If there’s a slightly noisier spot (or spots) in the apartment, that is another indicator of gaps that might allow smells to seep in and could benefit from sealant, says Arianna Deane, an architect and A+A+A cofounder.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
In one nifty gag, his new super-hearing makes a rustling spider as noisy as Riverdance’s Michael Flatley.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noisy
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When Crow begins manipulating him, the father’s flails of protest become discordant dance moves, programmed but alien.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Jan. 2025
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Hancock creates a cognitive dissonance by juxtaposing the romanticized past and the cutting-edge technology of the present, placing the audience into a discordant environment.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes the smallest player can elicit the loudest roar from the Allen Fieldhouse crowd.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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Silencing background music is more difficult at loud volumes but works better at lower ones.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
29 Jan. 2025
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The game featured players shoving — which led to ejections — coach's technical fouls and a noticeable clipboard-slapping moment from LSU coach Kim Mulkey.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Signs of Endometriosis The most common and noticeable symptom of endometriosis is pain.—
Rena Goldman,
Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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The potential for big contracts was particularly significant in a booming area like Solis’ 25th Ward — which included both the West Loop and South Loop — and Madigan was keenly aware of it, MacArthur said.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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By 2025, as the state moves closer to recreational legalization, small businesses in cannabis cultivation, retail, and distribution will find a booming market with less competition from larger players.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Bass, who was seated in a prominent position next to First Lady Melania Trump during the fire station briefing, thanked Trump for arriving in the city so soon after his inauguration and countered his claim that the city would slow-walk rebuilding efforts.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Dolphins filled one of two prominent openings on their coaching staff on Friday, hiring Robert Prince as receivers coach. Prince, whose hiring was initially reported by NFL Network and confirmed by a league source, replaces Wes Welker, who was not retained.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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In this case, we were inspired by the idea of a slightly spooky fairy-tale woodland: Think dark colors (winey maroons, deep browns, and yes, a classic black), edgy shapes, and blatant prints that read more gothic cool than outdated grandma.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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While the 23-14 victory seems definitive, there were multiple officiating calls favoring quarterback Patrick Mahomes that seemed blatant and unnecessary.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 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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Post dropped 20 points in a commanding win over the Bulls, outplaying the stretch-five prototype Nikola Vucevic on the other side.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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This cruiser sports a fierce design, more power, and a commanding presence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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