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
In May, multi-hyphenate mogul Rihanna stepped out with one of the toys clipped to her Louis Vuitton bag, and rumblings about the little monster grew into a cacophony.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
While the current decade has been a cacophony of technology messages related to AI, the watershed moment when agentic AI services start to play a role in working enterprise organizations is just about upon us.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
However, there are a cacophony of requirements for working in schools, many of which are security related.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The cacophony of bells and whistles, announcing the train’s departure, will also catch your attention, Ty Smith said Saturday morning just as those iconic sounds drowned out the California State Railroad Museum director’s voice.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
While the current decade has been a cacophony of technology messages related to AI, the watershed moment when agentic AI services start to play a role in working enterprise organizations is just about upon us.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
However, there are a cacophony of requirements for working in schools, many of which are security related.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The cacophony of bells and whistles, announcing the train’s departure, will also catch your attention, Ty Smith said Saturday morning just as those iconic sounds drowned out the California State Railroad Museum director’s voice.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cacophony
Noun
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Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has reported that there is already noise about Pittsburgh pursuing a trade for Hill.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nestor Lorenzo’s team lost form and went six games without a victory, but James' goal brought a roar and relief to the entire country.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The dull roar from the construction site cuts out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What to Know While there were no visible camera flashes during daylight hours, Harry's arrival at court sparked the audible rattle of many cameras taking pictures at the same time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two types of story dominated the chatter in the newsroom this week.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Read the Room While everyone’s all for friendly chatter before the game or between plays, once the ball’s in the air, many folks will want to focus all attention on what’s happening on screen.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Cacophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cacophony. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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