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Recent Examples of clamor Readers have found the details illuminating as many clamor for more information as to what’s going to happen to Uncle Nearest. Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Regardless of Howe’s calm demeanor, or the mood among his squad, there can be no doubting the cauldron that St. James’ Park will be when referee Simon Hooper first peeps his whistle, such is the clamor for victory. Jack Bantock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025 In my library in Queens, NY, kindergarteners through second graders clamor for Green Eggs and Ham after binge-watching the 2019 Netflix series of the same title (and all the Grinch and Lorax movies too). Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025 Amid the typical clamor of summer blockbusters, an out-and-out farce is like an oasis in the desert. David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clamor
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Noun
  • From the roar of the crowd to the quiet focus of a camera shutter, former Philadelphia Eagles HOFer Malcolm Jenkins has gracefully transitioned from NFL star to passionate photographer.
    John Armwood III, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • His voice was still raw from calling plays over the roar of Lincoln Financial Field.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Known for their loud personalities, huskies are no stranger to using their voices, but a video of a senior, deaf husky's silent howl is proving that even without sound, the breed still speaks volumes.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • With his singular, deafening howl, Lindberg helped put At the Gates at the forefront of Gothenburg, Sweden’s melodic death metal revolution.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some online chatter has also attributed the smaller options to the rise of Wegovy, Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Rodger’s upcoming debut novel, which is due to publish in 2027, has been directing chatter in worldwide circles, leading to the auction.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The snake has a tiny rattle that sounds like the faint buzz of an insect, the TWRA told The Tennessean.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There’s a huge commotion around us.
    Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The K-pop contingent caused a commotion, with Blackpink’s Lisa snapping pics with Stray Kids’ Felix.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Clamor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamor. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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