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
On that far side surface, the moon itself acts as a shield from Earth’s cacophony of radio signals.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Throughout the day, amid the cacophony of emergency response sirens, the buzz of drones could be heard overheard, sparking fear among the residents below.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
In the ensuing cacophony, Bullseye matches his skills at weaponizing silverware against his assailant's gunfire.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
On the Orioles’ opening day, the governor was introduced and greeted with a cacophony of boos and jeers.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Throughout the day, amid the cacophony of emergency response sirens, the buzz of drones could be heard overheard, sparking fear among the residents below.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
In the ensuing cacophony, Bullseye matches his skills at weaponizing silverware against his assailant's gunfire.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
On the Orioles’ opening day, the governor was introduced and greeted with a cacophony of boos and jeers.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cacophony
Noun
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The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management warned residents that demolition may produce loud noises and advised them to close their windows.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park fought the noise of campus hoopla to present Duke Ellington's sacred music at Knowles Chapel.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On Saturday night, a great roar of affirmation, actually several great roars, answered that question.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The wind suddenly picked up with a roar.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This isn’t alt-country so much as death-rattle country, as though Grigoroff and Adducci took Hank Williams’ most wincingly lonesome numbers as a starting point but figured the tempos were a little too fast.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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But stopping the clap of Thunder and rattle of Spurs calls for something special.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The chatter did not test Murray’s patience.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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For maximum comfort and quiet, Beats Studio Pro Over-ear Headphones deliver effective noise cancellation that noticeably reduces engine hum and cabin chatter, making movies, music, and podcasts far more enjoyable.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Cacophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cacophony. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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