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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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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
A lot of commonsense knowledge [coming] out of GPT-3 was quite noisy.
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John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
The restaurant was small and noisy, but the glasses ignored two women talking loudly at a table to my left.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Waitstaff push around noisy carts filled with steaming silver tins brimming with dim sum treats: delicate sui mai, fluffy ham pao, and elegantly scalloped hakao.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
For example, secondary insomnia can develop due to issues such as chronic pain, a noisy environment, or stress about finances.
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
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John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
The restaurant was small and noisy, but the glasses ignored two women talking loudly at a table to my left.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Waitstaff push around noisy carts filled with steaming silver tins brimming with dim sum treats: delicate sui mai, fluffy ham pao, and elegantly scalloped hakao.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
For example, secondary insomnia can develop due to issues such as chronic pain, a noisy environment, or stress about finances.
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noisy
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Partners in crime and brothers forged in bonds that run thicker than blood, Ray and Manny part ways on a tragic, discordant note.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The play’s piano-and-strings compositions, by Grant Olding, closely recall Nicholas Britell’s discordant TV soundtrack; Richard wears sumptuous suits and velvet loafers without socks, then goes to prison in comfy gray sweats, sporting quiet luxury to the end.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
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Fans were loud in their disappointment of the concluding storyline, with clamours for a further season to tie up loose ends, and UK press has previously indicated a seventh season is secretly in the works.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
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Their throats may have been boisterous, singing loud and long, but their eyes were shot with worry.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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While Steve Austin's presence at WWE WrestleMania 41 was a highlight for many fans, his entrance wasn't without a minor, yet noticeable, hiccup.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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While all of the men had shaved heads and were wearing cloaks with a mysterious symbol on the back, the group's most noticeable trait was that each and every member had Glasgow smile-type scars carved into their faces.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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As cannabis becomes a booming global industry, America is stuck on the sidelines.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The 10-day gathering shines a spotlight on the technological prowess of China’s booming and cutthroat electric vehicle (EV) sector, which has shocked Western rivals not just with the speed of its innovation and growth, but also the quality of its value offerings.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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One of the most prominent counterarguments comes from Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), which suggests that governments issuing their own currency can never run out of money.—
Sanford Mann,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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And as longer-term followers of MLS will know, there used to be a slash in one of America’s most prominent clubs, too.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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And just days ago, the FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan in a blatant effort to chill and intimidate.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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What’s more disturbing than the waste is the blatant disregard for the ADA and the rights of the individuals who still reside at Southbury.—
Lisa Seminara,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
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Even some famous non-country artists will be making their Stagecoach debut like Lana Del Rey, T-Pain (who had a roaring Coachella set the weeks before), and the Backstreet Boys.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
20 Oct. 2024
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Just a few days ago, the Golden State Warriors held a commanding 3-1 lead in a first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The Golden State Warriors travel to the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, with the Warriors holding a commanding 3-1 lead and the Rockets looking to extend the series.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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