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as in vocal
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
a clamorous objection to the play that the students have chosen to put on this year
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as in noisy
full of or characterized by the presence of noise
a clamorous kindergarten classroom that would try the patience of any sane adult
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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
a rock band whose clamorous concerts will rattle your bones
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Recent Examples of clamorous
During an epidemic that otherwise made life hectic and clamorous, the militarized languor of the residents was glaring precisely because Liberians who were already displaced from the recent Civil War felt abandoned by the government.
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Edna Bonhomme, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
The free-spirited aesthetic is characterized by loose silhouettes, exotic prints and eclectic details (think fur vests, intricate embroideries and clamorous jewelry).
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
The show tells the story of Italian TV host Enzo Tortora, who was a victim of one of Italy’s most clamorous travesties of justice, and will debut on the platform in 2026.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
With all of that in the background, there's been clamorous debate about how much risk, if any, people are swallowing with their evening cocktail, gameday beer, or wine with dinner.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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Edna Bonhomme, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
The free-spirited aesthetic is characterized by loose silhouettes, exotic prints and eclectic details (think fur vests, intricate embroideries and clamorous jewelry).
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
The show tells the story of Italian TV host Enzo Tortora, who was a victim of one of Italy’s most clamorous travesties of justice, and will debut on the platform in 2026.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
With all of that in the background, there's been clamorous debate about how much risk, if any, people are swallowing with their evening cocktail, gameday beer, or wine with dinner.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamorous
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But on the Vevo Studios stage, the boy band sensation get the chance to deliver a fully immersive vocal performance.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Puerto Rico native has been vocal about ICE over the past few months, sharing footage of an ICE arrest on social media in June that appeared to show agents detaining people in the street.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Just a 10-minute stroll from the city center, the elevation affords something akin to a retreat; Bolaño feels spirited away from the noisy streets, surrounded instead by humming cicadas and chirping birds.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the vast and noisy Southern Ocean, such predictability may be the key to helping rivals or potential mates recognize an individual voice across miles of ice and water.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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McIlroy received the loudest cheers of the day as his eagle shot dropped in on the par 5.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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And instead of Mulder talking about his fond memories playing for the A’s in Oakland, a loud and repeating beep echoed through the public address system.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Prince Harry and his father, King Charles III, have reunited amid the royal family's estrangement from the outspoken prince.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lucy Liu has been quite outspoken in recent years, calling out the unjust treatment of women and the paucity of roles for non-white actors in Hollywood, and advocating for the rights of children through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), among other relevant topics.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rothrock, a Seattle native, made it 3-0 five minutes later, drawing a deafening ovation from the home crowd.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre Visitors will come face-to-face with Leatherface and the deranged Sawyer family amid the deafening roar of chainsaws in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre haunted house.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
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The latter funders reflect Berger's vociferous support for ideas aligned with the Christian Zionism movement.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Though perhaps not quite as vociferous as the French Open crowd, fans at the US Open have earned the grand slam a reputation as arguably the loudest tournament on the ATP and WTA Tours.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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James Outman hit a ringing double and Minnesota star Byron Buxton followed with an RBI triple.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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But just hours ahead of his season debut, one of Rodgers' new teammates shared a ringing endorsement for his star quarterback.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Other derision of Lilith Fair artists was more blatant.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Moss was blatant — quite blatant — about owning a bad day, and went about his offseason with a purpose.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Clamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamorous. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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