as in noise
usually decibels plural
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line
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Recent Examples of decibel
Whenever a celebrity wears a Missoma accessory (and this happens frequently!), the buzz gets decibels louder.
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
The concept came from Hill’s own experience as a pilot tracking the shortcomings of what’s currently on the market, such as limited range, lack of luxury, and, with engine configurations typically 50 years old, high decibel levels.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
At the moment, the system can transmit sound to a target roughly a meter away at 60 decibels, which is the average volume of a spoken conversation.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 17 Mar. 2025
The game started with an enthusiastic crowd waving white rally towels while driving up the decibels for an NBA TV audience.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
The concept came from Hill’s own experience as a pilot tracking the shortcomings of what’s currently on the market, such as limited range, lack of luxury, and, with engine configurations typically 50 years old, high decibel levels.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
At the moment, the system can transmit sound to a target roughly a meter away at 60 decibels, which is the average volume of a spoken conversation.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 17 Mar. 2025
The game started with an enthusiastic crowd waving white rally towels while driving up the decibels for an NBA TV audience.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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One appeal of the group’s messaging is its peculiarly British sensibility; the statements tend to cut through the noise.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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Such evidence could support the view that incessant loud noise amounts to torture or cruel treatment towards cetaceans, in turn galvanizing support for a new right to be free from such harm.—
David Gruber,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When Golden took the stage, there was a roar of cheers and fireworks exploded over the city.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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While the roar of the engines and smell of burning rubber are very familiar to fans of stock car racing, there’s a distinct allure about NHRA events.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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