as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the cacophony of a pet store full of animals
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Recent Examples of cacophony
What might be a cacophony of notes in less skilled hands blends into a delicious harmony as dinner unfolds.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Since 1972, The Marine Mammal Protection Act has served as a buffer against this cacophony, giving regulators tools to limit harm and protect species from deadly entanglements, vessel strikes, and industrial noise.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Seagulls lift off the beach, startled by the sudden salty cacophony.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The methodical cacophony of the boat and the temporal collapse of the town clarify his project.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Since 1972, The Marine Mammal Protection Act has served as a buffer against this cacophony, giving regulators tools to limit harm and protect species from deadly entanglements, vessel strikes, and industrial noise.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Seagulls lift off the beach, startled by the sudden salty cacophony.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The methodical cacophony of the boat and the temporal collapse of the town clarify his project.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cacophony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cacophony
Noun
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There’s always been noise downtown Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard, and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Forget about trying to pick out the key sounds through the crowd noise.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From the roar of the crowd to the quiet focus of a camera shutter, former Philadelphia Eagles HOFer Malcolm Jenkins has gracefully transitioned from NFL star to passionate photographer.—
John Armwood III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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His voice was still raw from calling plays over the roar of Lincoln Financial Field.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The snake has a tiny rattle that sounds like the faint buzz of an insect, the TWRA told The Tennessean.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There has been much chatter about possible collaborators for the upcoming album.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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There is always chatter about these type of things, but this one is unlikely to lead to anything as of now.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Cacophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cacophony. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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