1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
Christmas morning at our house is always marked by pandemonium
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2
as in hell
capitalized
the place of punishment for the wicked after death
a surrealist painting in which all the torments of Pandemonium are vividly depicted
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Recent Examples of pandemonium
The stands erupted in pandemonium as Racing went ahead 3-2 on aggregate at the very death.
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Yet their plan was reportedly betrayed by leaks from the hotel staff, which quickly led to pandemonium.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Swift attended Kelce's game at Arrowhead Stadium in September, resulting in pandemonium among Swifties and the NFL.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Christopher Lennertz composes appropriately hair-raising music for all this pandemonium.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Yet their plan was reportedly betrayed by leaks from the hotel staff, which quickly led to pandemonium.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Swift attended Kelce's game at Arrowhead Stadium in September, resulting in pandemonium among Swifties and the NFL.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Christopher Lennertz composes appropriately hair-raising music for all this pandemonium.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pandemonium
Noun
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There’s a huge commotion around us.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The K-pop contingent caused a commotion, with Blackpink’s Lisa snapping pics with Stray Kids’ Felix.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Yes, these Eagles have been to hell.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The press helped to turn public opinion against the war, not because the press was antiwar or even had a politics but because war is hell, and hell is photogenic.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Tuesday afternoon, the hurricane center also flagged another disturbance to watch.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Time changes can increase stroke risk and cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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The inferno moved rapidly, quickly engulfing the chapel – with an unknown number of people still inside.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The streamer will also be on stage for a panel about Paul Greengrass’ The Lost Bus, in which a wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a terrifying inferno.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Along with each political plot twist in the paddock, technological advancements cause quite a stir.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Described as a gritty, modern-day thriller exploring the dangerous underworld of border smuggling, the film’s lead is Esai Morales.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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From small-town boy to gang leader Bishnoi’s story didn’t begin in the slums of the criminal underworld.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Regional lenders have been under pressure after last year's banking turmoil, prompting mergers aimed at strengthening balance sheets and expanding into faster-growing markets.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Amid the turmoil the Aces seek their third title after winning in 2022 and ‘23.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Uiagalelei has 18 pressures and four sacks this season and has been a force all over the field, including an impressive performance (six pressures, five hurries, one sack) at Penn State last week.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The outlook looks bleak if rookies Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips don’t improve in a hurry.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Pandemonium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemonium. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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