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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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Lynch and his co-creator, Mark Frost, drew on the director’s affection for both the eldritch and the ordinary to conceive this singular affair, making great use of Lynch’s ability to balance these two discordant modes.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Signs of Endometriosis The most common and noticeable symptom of endometriosis is pain.—
Rena Goldman,
Health,
31 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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Trump’s tariffs could reshape one of retail’s most booming sectors: fast fashion Hefty taxes on imports from the U.S.’ biggest trading partners have been averted at least temporarily by Mexico and Canada, but not China, which had an additional 10% tariff imposed on its goods this week.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Harris Country community is known as one of the most developed, booming suburbs in Texas, according to Keller Williams Realty.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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The steam shovel, which has occupied a prominent position for two years or more opposite the Chellin garage, was shipped out of town last week to do service elsewhere.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a prominent health and wellness educator, Ward played a critical role in advocating for House Bill 47, now signed into law.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
6 Feb. 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
Adjective
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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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Halftime report The Kings only trailed by eight following a 3-pointer by Fox with 7:58 to play in the second quarter, but the Thunder staged a 21-6 run to take a commanding lead.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Boston outscored Chicago 41-28, led by as many as 19 points and took a commanding 68-51 lead into halftime.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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