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
But here the Giants were, the cacophony to Kershaw’s swan song.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
While the standalone matches of the weekend brought a more communal feel around the central stage, the slate of four matches going on brought a cacophony of noise throughout.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
What might be a cacophony of notes in less skilled hands blends into a delicious harmony as dinner unfolds.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Seagulls lift off the beach, startled by the sudden salty cacophony.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
While the standalone matches of the weekend brought a more communal feel around the central stage, the slate of four matches going on brought a cacophony of noise throughout.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
What might be a cacophony of notes in less skilled hands blends into a delicious harmony as dinner unfolds.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Seagulls lift off the beach, startled by the sudden salty cacophony.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cacophony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cacophony
Noun
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The final finished 14-14, but my abiding memory is the intoxicating swirl of noise and colour created by almost 93,000 fans, plus the sense of anticipation that accompanied the pre-match walk up Olympic Way.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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After hearing noises, the couple barrelled up into the living room, naked, with Rhys brandishing a poker from the fireplace.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Grammys are not fan-voted, of course, but if they were tallied by the sound of a not-so-dull roar, Moroney might have a win in the bag.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Gausman released a roar from the dugout as Varland blew his fastball by Stanton.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This siren’s song arises from the murmur of doves on an Arizona stock tank and the rattle of Indiana cornstalks.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Similar chatter has emerged during past election years since the dawn of the 22nd Amendment, but usually in a more light-hearted nature.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The celebratory July 4 meal would certainly have kept the innkeeper, Daniel Smith, busy replenishing the finest bottles of Madeira from behind the locked bar—perhaps overhearing snippets of chatter among the delegates.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Cacophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cacophony. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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