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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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Recent Examples of noisy So how long will these noisy invaders stick around? Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Compared to traditional compost containers, these appliances are more expensive, potentially noisier, and (even with their streamlined interfaces) objectively more complicated than tossing your banana peels in a bin. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 June 2025 No longer would elections be noisy, populous affairs in which candidates would treat voters to food and drink in a shared good time for all. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025 If co-workers are noisy, ask for sound-cancelling headphones or a seating change. Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for noisy
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Adjective
  • The work’s third movement offers an intriguing pizzicato section, as well moments of discordant — though not somber — unease.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
  • Nelson’s guitar playing was alternately sweet and jarringly discordant.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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  • No loud colors, no mismatched chairs, even the waiters had to wear off-white.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • Room for improvement The cabin is so loud even with the top up that conversation with a partner was difficult at speed.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • The ribbed texture is noticeable, but not too thick, and the contouring on the back and front could not be more flattering.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
  • The team issued an advisory noting that residents in nearby communities may see a noticeable increase in smoke July 5 coming from the southwest flank of the Oak Ridge Fire.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 5 July 2025
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  • The development came Friday as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was to travel to North Korea amid booming military and other cooperation between the two countries that have raised concerns among their neighbors.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
  • Boosted by booming demand from travellers, Airalo’s revenue more than tripled to $150 million in 2023, according to data from research firm Alternative PE.
    Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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  • However, the picture wall, which originally served as the fort’s private entrance, is one of the most prominent architectural features of the site and is partly responsible for its ‘world heritage’ listing.
    Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • The largest and most prominent piece in the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 19, is not by its main subject, 18th century artist George Romney.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
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  • The second half, directed by Angela Barnes, is a messier melange, culminating in a blatant setup for Riri’s next appearance, whether in a Season 2 or some other property.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 25 June 2025
  • For a more blatant example of Williams’ dribbling prowess, however, below is one of his goals in a 7-1 win over Real Valladolid in February.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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  • This familiarity with the Wyoming wilderness perhaps explains why the game feels so authentic: Its roaring orange sunsets, powder-blue skies, lush green pines, and trickling turquoise waters.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 July 2025
  • Crimson, luxurious, emblazoned every few metres with the governing body’s crest, a ginormous roaring dragon.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 8 July 2025
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  • The Tigers have been the surprise team in baseball this season and currently have a commanding lead in the AL Central.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • Trump’s criticism came after Mamdani, 33, took a commanding lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Tuesday’s primary race.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 26 June 2025

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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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