variants
or less commonly No
plural Noh also No
: classic Japanese dance-drama having a heroic theme, a chorus, and highly stylized action, costuming, and scenery
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Four musicians are retiring from the CSO this year — including assistant principal trumpet Mark Ridenour, who was acting principal of that section between 2003 and 2005, and violinist Joyce Noh, who became the first Asian woman to join the orchestra when she was hired in 1979.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Noh, Chama and Chan Laguna are often connected during the rainy season and, occasionally during flooding events, also connect to other rivers known to have armored catfish.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
One example of such collaboration, according to Noh, is EV battery pack remanufacturer Poen.
—Cat Wang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
This exhibition, on view May 1 through June 14, spans the artist’s career from the late ’50s to the early 2000s, focusing specifically on the Japanese dance-drama Noh as an influence on Yokoi’s practice.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Defense official John Noh declined to comment directly on the tariffs, prompting frustration from Democrats.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Items confiscated after troops tried to take the National Election Commission
Source: Supreme Prosecutors Office, Republic of Korea
Not everyone shared Mr. Noh’s enthusiasm.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Show Business is written by Noh Hee-gyoung (Our Blues) and directed by Lee Yoon-jung (Coffee Prince).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Sporting News optimistic about the trade for the Kings
Stephen Noh noted LaVine’s cost is high, but he’s proven more deserving of his salary given the efficiency behind his scoring.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Noh, Chama and Chan Laguna are often connected during the rainy season and, occasionally during flooding events, also connect to other rivers known to have armored catfish.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
One example of such collaboration, according to Noh, is EV battery pack remanufacturer Poen.
—Cat Wang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
This exhibition, on view May 1 through June 14, spans the artist’s career from the late ’50s to the early 2000s, focusing specifically on the Japanese dance-drama Noh as an influence on Yokoi’s practice.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Defense official John Noh declined to comment directly on the tariffs, prompting frustration from Democrats.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Items confiscated after troops tried to take the National Election Commission
Source: Supreme Prosecutors Office, Republic of Korea
Not everyone shared Mr. Noh’s enthusiasm.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Show Business is written by Noh Hee-gyoung (Our Blues) and directed by Lee Yoon-jung (Coffee Prince).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Sporting News optimistic about the trade for the Kings
Stephen Noh noted LaVine’s cost is high, but he’s proven more deserving of his salary given the efficiency behind his scoring.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Noh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Noh. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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