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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
People are calling out managers of downtown Miami's federal detention center for parking a truck trailer with noisy air conditioner chillers near neighbors' windows.
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Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Call quality is very good, with crisp voice reproduction even amid noisy background music.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Huang says his team was surprised to find visual cues can actually help people detect sounds in noisy environments like crowded spaces or busy streets.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Mar. 2026
That way, their songs can be carried farther to potential mates, without the noisy interruption of a howling wind.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Call quality is very good, with crisp voice reproduction even amid noisy background music.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Huang says his team was surprised to find visual cues can actually help people detect sounds in noisy environments like crowded spaces or busy streets.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Mar. 2026
That way, their songs can be carried farther to potential mates, without the noisy interruption of a howling wind.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noisy
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Together the flavor is muddled, slightly discordant, but alone the Irish whiskey gets to sing, its apples and pears and slight malt and gentle touch a perfect foil to the zesty front palate of the lemon and the deep finish of the almonds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some events grapple with the two-hundred-and-fiftieth birthday of our discordant country.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Opt for the spring or fall to enjoy the best of the city's buzzing outdoor markets and piazzas.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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The loudest moment of the night came at the 12-minute mark when Purdue’s bench and its huge contingent of yellow and black clad fans erupted as senior point guard Braden Smith made history with his 1,077th career assist, breaking the 33-year-old NCAA record set in 1993 by Duke’s Bobby Hurley.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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Traditional supersonic aircraft generate loud sonic booms that have long restricted commercial flights over land.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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That second gear arrives only after 120 KPH, and while the handover is noticeable (though not harsh), your butt dyno will also note that the torque curve is in fact a straight line that doesn’t relent.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes these shifts are small, noticeable only to the character experiencing them, as when an impending hurricane heightens the narrator’s receptivity to the minor mysteries of humble objects.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The booming resale sector has evolved into a fierce battleground shaped by consolidation — most recently including Ebay’s acquisition of Depop — and sharper positioning, via a wave of fee resets and leadership shifts.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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Larson has a booming speaking voice.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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No two children with autism are alike; in some, research indicates differences in immune activity, while in others, metabolic or neurological patterns are more prominent.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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His aides and allies contend there is a double standard applied to the city’s first Muslim mayor and one of the most prominent Muslims in politics, arguing much of the criticism against them is manufactured and driven by Islamophobia.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, called the dinner a blatant pay-for–access scheme.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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That case began after revelations that commissioners could spend an extra $15,000 on local travel without any documentation, which this Editorial Board called a blatant ripoff of taxpayers.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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