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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
In a noisy scene outside the Manhattan courthouse, contrasting groups of demonstrators chanted, blew horns and beat drums and cowbells.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
The Metropolitan Detention Center is dark, overcrowded and noisy, according to Elie Honig, a senior legal analyst for CNN, who has been inside the facility numerous times.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The leaf blower is probably the noisiest piece of equipment used.
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
In a noisy scene, protesters and supporters chanted, blew horns and beat drums and cowbells.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
The Metropolitan Detention Center is dark, overcrowded and noisy, according to Elie Honig, a senior legal analyst for CNN, who has been inside the facility numerous times.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The leaf blower is probably the noisiest piece of equipment used.
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
In a noisy scene, protesters and supporters chanted, blew horns and beat drums and cowbells.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noisy
Adjective
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Fortunately, the play’s second act packs a gut-punch that almost makes one forget about the discordant way the first ended.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Together the flavor is muddled, slightly discordant, but alone the Irish whiskey gets to sing, its apples and pears and slight malt and gentle touch a perfect foil to the zesty front palate of the lemon and the deep finish of the almonds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for the spring or fall to enjoy the best of the city's buzzing outdoor markets and piazzas.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sometimes the world is just too busy and loud!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Like tens of thousands across the country, Steve Kerr is a loud and proud supporter of his alma mater during March Madness.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even when the business appeared to be booming, the television landscape was changing as episode orders shrank and the time between seasons grew.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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With its sales booming, Apple went public in late 1980 at $22 per share, which translates into 10 cents per share after adjusting for stock splits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Strangely, as social media has moved from the text of status updates and tweets to short video, verbal commentary has actually grown more prominent and more viral.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Illinois and Chicago are high-tax, big-promise blue strongholds with long, tawdry histories of waste, fraud, patronage, insider deals and blatant corruption.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, called the dinner a blatant pay-for–access scheme.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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