1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
Christmas morning at our house is always marked by pandemonium
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as in hell
capitalized
the place of punishment for the wicked after death
a surrealist painting in which all the torments of Pandemonium are vividly depicted
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Recent Examples of pandemonium
Christmas icon Beverly D’Angelo sat down with Better Homes & Gardens to share her ideal Christmas morning, her most special holiday memory, and her best advice for avoiding the pandemonium of a Griswold Christmas.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Surveillance footage from inside the Domino’s shows pandemonium — customers wearing Halloween accessories, people standing on tables and chairs and others recording on their phones as tensions escalated.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The pandemonium surrounding the theft of a Mountain Clogs shipment has died off, but the clogs continue to occupy a unique and well-loved space among the world’s best clogs.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Oct. 2025
Despite the Monday blues wafting through the halls of the arena, the mere sight of him causes a lethargic crowd to erupt into pandemonium.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Surveillance footage from inside the Domino’s shows pandemonium — customers wearing Halloween accessories, people standing on tables and chairs and others recording on their phones as tensions escalated.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The pandemonium surrounding the theft of a Mountain Clogs shipment has died off, but the clogs continue to occupy a unique and well-loved space among the world’s best clogs.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Oct. 2025
Despite the Monday blues wafting through the halls of the arena, the mere sight of him causes a lethargic crowd to erupt into pandemonium.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemonium
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During the commotion, the agent’s shaky cellphone video shows houses along the street and views of the sky.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the heat of the moment, though, Certa was clearly walking after one of the officials, but Shrewsberry came barreling in as the official turned around to see the commotion.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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They were doomed to perish in the fires of hell.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Shown with a gun in hand and looking disheveled, Creasy seems like he’s been through hell and back.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, the California Coastal Commission said the display should be moved from La Jolla Cove, citing potential disturbance of sea lions at Point La Jolla and a failure of organizers to secure necessary permitting in time.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fatigue, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, appetite changes and social withdrawal are also red flags, in addition to thoughts about dying or suicidal ideations.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the inferno nevertheless destroyed the homes of his son and daughter, who are 26 and 29.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles Fire Department made the decision to physically move the command post down Pacific Coast Highway and away from the Palisades because the inferno threatened to overtake their location.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Season 3 also welcomes newcomers Iris Apatow and Costa D'Angelo, who are sure to give the pot a fresh stir.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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While Powell’s mullet certainly caused quite the stir online, Birns believes Storrie’s curly version will top 2026 trends.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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After years of staying ahead of the law and navigating the complex alliances of the city’s underworld, Polly had closed shop and decided to try her hand at writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, a deviant killer operating in the yakuza underworld seems to be shadowing their moves.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Jan. 2026
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Despite the turmoil, there was hope about the future of the country—a sea change that suggested a newness and potential.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Colorado musicians have a habit of supporting nonprofit and justice-minded creative causes, and that extends to our current moment of political turmoil.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Throwing Useful Items Away Don't be in such a hurry that your possessions needlessly end up in the landfill.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Illini also added Colorado State linebacker Robert Edmonson, who had 49 tackles, four tackles for a loss, a sack, an interception and six quarterback hurries in 2025.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Pandemonium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemonium. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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