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
Engineers were concerned that a cacophony of warning bells and buzzers would just add confusion to the mix.
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Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Of the former, Vogel observed how David and his followers were constantly filming themselves on smartphones and tried to create a visual cacophony, often filming the LCD screens of their devices.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Stepping into the foyer felt like swapping Bangkok’s cacophony for a world of soothing interiors and whispery jazz.
—Chris Schaklx, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
City dwellers in an urban landscape bursting with skyscrapers, rushing traffic, and the cacophony of planes, helicopters and sirens, perhaps especially appreciate the opportunity to duck into a movie theater and be transported to the wilds of faraway oceans and continents.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Of the former, Vogel observed how David and his followers were constantly filming themselves on smartphones and tried to create a visual cacophony, often filming the LCD screens of their devices.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Stepping into the foyer felt like swapping Bangkok’s cacophony for a world of soothing interiors and whispery jazz.
—Chris Schaklx, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
City dwellers in an urban landscape bursting with skyscrapers, rushing traffic, and the cacophony of planes, helicopters and sirens, perhaps especially appreciate the opportunity to duck into a movie theater and be transported to the wilds of faraway oceans and continents.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cacophony
Noun
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Adverse weather and a steady stream of tariff headlines likely early into the quarter created a bunch of noise that could’ve dampened customer purchases.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
18 May 2025
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Kil noted that one of the features of the town hall remodel project will deaden the noise from the passing trains, which at times can drown out speakers during town meetings.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The ensuing roar caused Bryson DeChambeau, standing on the 17th green, to reset his pre-shot routine.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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On the drivable par-4 14th, Scheffler caused a roar in the crowd with an excellent tee shot to set up a short eagle putt.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Cannes Market This wouldn’t be the first saber rattle from Trump that doesn’t come to pass as first mooted.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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On Tuesday, not so much, the Lakers showing their clear dominance in every area backed by a legendarily springtime loud home crowd that annually shakes, rattles and rolls.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Much of the chatter leading up to the series has centered around the reception Soto will receive from the Yankees faithful.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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The lounges sway to their usual rhythm of excited chatter, clinking glasses and former players recalling their eras.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Cacophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cacophony. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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