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Recent Examples of soundproof
Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Born in Santa Monica, Calif. on July 22, 1943, Sherman grew up playing a number of instruments, including guitar, piano and drums, practicing in a soundproof room built by his milkman father.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
In New York there was a black site above a bustling food court, the windows darkened and the rooms soundproofed so that the screaming never reached the people sitting below.
—Lidija Haas, Harper's Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
There’s also a soundproof dark room with bean bag chairs and a motion light that simulates a starry sky.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Born in Santa Monica, Calif. on July 22, 1943, Sherman grew up playing a number of instruments, including guitar, piano and drums, practicing in a soundproof room built by his milkman father.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Verb
Head to the backside of the library, where architects used glass partitioning and rammed earth to nearly soundproof the space from both Caltrain horns and the children’s area.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
In New York there was a black site above a bustling food court, the windows darkened and the rooms soundproofed so that the screaming never reached the people sitting below.
—Lidija Haas, Harper's Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundproof
Adjective
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It all zips up into a compact rectangular case that’s covered in a durable, waterproof material that’ll ensure your tech gear stays safe throughout your travels.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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How To Remove Mascara With Detergent A strong, enzymatic detergent may do a better job at removing waterproof mascara.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But von Rosen insisted the high-end of the real estate market in the city was insulated from those worries, and dismissed broader concerns of a bubble similar to those which hammered it in 2008 and 2014.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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More importantly, insulating your tank reduces standby heat loss, ensuring hot water stays hot without extra energy demand.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The deal is not yet watertight and needs to be implemented by individual members.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The shells, which are watertight and surprisingly sturdy, usually can be completed for a project in 24 hours.—
Sam Lubell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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If De La Cruz is better to his left because Hayes is on his right, the infield should be relatively airtight with second baseman Matt McLain and Spencer Steer, who has quickly become an exceptional defensive first baseman.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The plastic containers are airtight to keep your food fresh, and each dispenser has adjustable portion-control settings so there’s no overpouring.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The movie’s hermetic emptiness ultimately proves to be a pivotal dramatic presence.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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But the sound is less hermetic, more emotionally forward, rooted in the physical now.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 July 2025
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“Soundproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundproof. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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