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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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The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their move back to the Taiwanese capital, where the mother sets up a food stand in a buzzing night market, brings them into closer proximity with her family.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This discourse only got louder during minicamp when he was called out for his physical appearance and route running.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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As Anisimova kept making things close again, and the crowd kept getting loud, Sabalenka reminded herself to focus on herself.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 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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Wall Street was singularly focused on Oracle’s forward-looking numbers and a massive growth trajectory that the company now sees thanks to its booming cloud infrastructure business and a host of new artificial intelligence deals.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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From football and basketball, soccer and baseball — the Queen City’s got it all, and a booming sports bar scene to match.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Organizers have labelled the move a blatant act of erasure that distorts history — a stark contrast to the joy and visibility celebrated at the cookout.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Many would support the university taking a firm stance against the White House, given the government’s blatant overreach into their rights protected by the Constitution.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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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 12 Sep. 2025.
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