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
The house that has spent years accumulating noise—a cacophony of laughter and debates and late-night snacking—will still be here.
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Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
As cars beeped victoriously and flares painted the North London sky red, a cacophony of Arsenal chants created the soundtrack of the night.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
The cacophony though isn’t exactly random.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
Prague is well-positioned for sightseeing while being removed enough from the cacophony of Old Town to make for a relaxing stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
As cars beeped victoriously and flares painted the North London sky red, a cacophony of Arsenal chants created the soundtrack of the night.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
The cacophony though isn’t exactly random.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
Prague is well-positioned for sightseeing while being removed enough from the cacophony of Old Town to make for a relaxing stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cacophony
Noun
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While these instruments might be heard loudly on the streets, they have been banned at the World Cup this year in Mexico to prevent excessive noise.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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From noise-cancelling headphones to cozy travel wraps, here are the seven travel essentials worth splurging on, according to a luxury travel agent.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Then Zverev wasted a 3-1 lead in the tiebreaker, which Cobolli concluded with a forehand winner up the line that produced a roar from the crowd.—
Andrew Dampf,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Sleek Noise-cancelling Headphones From the roar of the engine to conversations from nearby neighbors, plane travel can often be noisy, even if you’re seated in first class.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Pygmy Rattlesnakes are small and colorful, around 15 to 20 inches in length, with a vertical pupil, thin tail, and tiny rattle.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 June 2026
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Elsewhere in the snippet of the music video, Latto could be seen walking around a white crib and viewing a scrapbook featuring a page with a rattle and dummy and a positive ClearBlue pregnancy test placed on top.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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But sidle up to the bar, eerily silent until the restaurant quickly fills with chatter, and order a stiff drink before settling into a table and digging into heaping plates of pasta, milanesa, and a Caesar salad that always hits the spot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The chatter of cosmopolitan élites is the most reviled of all discourses right now.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Cacophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cacophony. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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