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as in discordant
making loud, confused, and usually unharmonious sounds
the noisy crowd marched up the street, shouting ever louder as they approached the palace
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2
as in buzzing
full of or characterized by the presence of noise
the crowded auditorium was noisy, packed with excited theatergoers eager for the show to start the manufacturing plant was a decidedly noisy place, so we wore ear protection while we toured it
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as in loud
excessively showy
the wallpaper was far too noisy for what was supposed to be a restful bedroom
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
the movie had been preceded by months of noisy hype, only to die a quick death at the box office
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Recent Examples of noisy
Their incredible restraint and tolerance for the small, noisy bird delighted viewers.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
That timing mechanism is what allows the brain to pick out a voice in a noisy room or focus on one object.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
But despite years of occasionally noisy complaints, Nielsen ratings remain the main currency on which tens of billions of dollars of advertising deals are struck each year.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
And they're fitted with 6 mics to ensure that your voice quality sounds crisp and clear even in the noisiest environments.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
That timing mechanism is what allows the brain to pick out a voice in a noisy room or focus on one object.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
But despite years of occasionally noisy complaints, Nielsen ratings remain the main currency on which tens of billions of dollars of advertising deals are struck each year.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
And they're fitted with 6 mics to ensure that your voice quality sounds crisp and clear even in the noisiest environments.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noisy
Adjective
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But members of Sacramento’s homeless population say their rights are discordant with their realities.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars
August 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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But the types of posts on the app can be discordant and jarring.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Taiwanese household name Janel Tsai co-stars as a mother who returns to the capital of Taipei with her two daughters, played by Instagram discovery Shih-Yuan Ma and child star Nina Ye, after several years of living in the countryside to open a stand at a buzzing night market.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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From right to left, Minion's piece transitions from the portrait to a picture of the basketball player celebrating, accentuated with lines that echo his excitement, and then to a buzzing rod of light that highlights the star's role as a facilitator on the court.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The two-hour-plus extravaganza included a loud and brisk pop-punk opening set from Boston band Boys Like Girls, while DJ and Jonas pal Marshmello was the intermission act with 20 minutes of lasers, confetti and hit tunes.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Even with the hearing aids, Sid can struggle with hearing in loud environments or when more than one person is talking.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After a noticeable drop in school attendance due to SEPTA cuts in the first week of the new school year, the city directed a portion of its $135 million transit subsidy to restore bus and trolley service on routes that are heavily used by students.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The ears of a young ram are more noticeable than those of an old ram, whose ears are largely concealed by the massive horns.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The announcement infuriated both Democratic and Republican officials in Colorado, which has a booming aerospace industry.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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In addition to being used for fishing, these platforms are also associated with whale shark tourism — a booming industry in Indonesia.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Labubu is a doll that resembles a monster, featuring a large head, sharp teeth and prominent eyes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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High-power microwave system One of the most prominent formations at the parade highlighted China’s growing emphasis on counter-drone warfare, a domain increasingly central to modern combat.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The clock is running out on the government's flimsy attempts to avoid a reckoning for its blatant violations of students' First Amendment rights.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Age discrimination rarely looks like blatant bias.—
JC Serrano,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 89-year-old child psychologist transformed a corner of the conservative movement into a roaring political force that shaped the national conversation and became the de facto base of the modern Republican Party that embraced performative piety as a precondition for viability.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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This familiarity with the Wyoming wilderness perhaps explains why the game feels so authentic: Its roaring orange sunsets, powder-blue skies, lush green pines, and trickling turquoise waters.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
9 July 2025
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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