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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
Simons also emphasized that December jobs data are among the noisiest of the year and should not be over-interpreted.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
And then there is the noisy parade of vehicles passing nearby on their way to who knows what?
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Between engine vibrations, road chatter, suspension feedback, and your basic rider movement, the seat is a noisy communication channel already.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Guarding against the daily grind’s noisy intrusions is likely necessary to make space for finding fresh insights.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
And then there is the noisy parade of vehicles passing nearby on their way to who knows what?
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Between engine vibrations, road chatter, suspension feedback, and your basic rider movement, the seat is a noisy communication channel already.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Guarding against the daily grind’s noisy intrusions is likely necessary to make space for finding fresh insights.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noisy
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Baumbach’s remarkably faithful take on Don DeLillo’s absurdist 1985 novel is a half-thrilling, half-discordant attempt to harmonize two distinct voices.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
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Why is the official narrative of the history of the Catholic Church so discordant with the archival sources of the Middle Ages?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Once a pivotal railway stop, later the site of world-stage events, like the 1996 Olympic Games, and most recently, a filming epicenter, Conyers has blossomed into a buzzing destination, drawing visitors from across the globe.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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The cancellations made up nearly half of the airline’s flight schedule during the buzzing holiday season.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
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While Microsoft is moving forward with some facilities, the company withdrew plans for a data center in Caledonia, Wisconsin, amid loud opposition to its efforts there.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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This simple taupe geometric style peel-and-stick wallpaper is affordable, easy to apply, and looks gorgeous without being too bold or loud.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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With a sizeable Gen Z and Gen Alpha following, as well as booming merchandise opportunities, anime is an increasingly lucrative market for countries like Saudi Arabia, who are looking to invest in cultural soft power.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
13 Jan. 2026
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Several Robb teachers and a staff member described the terror of seeing the gunman approach and hearing the booming staccato of gunfire.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Art enthusiasts Hans Ottinot, a prominent Broward attorney, and Nelson Adams, a Miami obstetrician associated with Jackson Memorial, are central to the museum’s dream team.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This pair, complete with the prominent markings always featured on the classic style, has a memory foam insert and a rubber sole that’s especially good for slippery winter weather.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some of these skew toward the quirkier side, and a couple are blatant reaches (January wish lists are where our most delirious aspirations belong, after all).—
Ava Wallace,
Washington Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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These bans are blatant discrimination, and the Court should say so.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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