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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
Belmont Drive runs parallel to Rocky Lane, a noisy thoroughfare in Liverpool that blurs into West Derby Road, connecting the city centre with Anfield and its famous football stadium.
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Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Much like her personality, Escobedo’s design for the new wing is not attention seeking or noisy.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
His personal airplane, a noisy 727, is banned from takeoff and landing between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The screen rolls out from underneath the keyboard, with a noisy motor taking a few seconds to turn the device into a laptop with a very tall display.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Much like her personality, Escobedo’s design for the new wing is not attention seeking or noisy.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
His personal airplane, a noisy 727, is banned from takeoff and landing between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The screen rolls out from underneath the keyboard, with a noisy motor taking a few seconds to turn the device into a laptop with a very tall display.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noisy
Adjective
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By venting online, this discordant energy between anger and resignation can be expressed.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Hancock creates a cognitive dissonance by juxtaposing the romanticized past and the cutting-edge technology of the present, placing the audience into a discordant environment.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The blizzard gave them some issues, but the over 1,000 staff members are more than ready to welcome the loudest fans in the NFL, plus some Texans fans hoping to see an upset.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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Cubs fans greeted Sosa with cheers and only a smattering of boos, which were drown out by the loud applause.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The difference in how Andrew carries himself now is noticeable, Caroline said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2025
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For a movie that looks so remarkably good – from the oppressive, classical set design to the astounding lighting work – Ash's (Rook this time around) uncanny comeback was a noticeable exception.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The potential for big contracts was particularly significant in a booming area like Solis’ 25th Ward — which included both the West Loop and South Loop — and Madigan was keenly aware of it, MacArthur said.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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By 2025, as the state moves closer to recreational legalization, small businesses in cannabis cultivation, retail, and distribution will find a booming market with less competition from larger players.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Bass, who was seated in a prominent position next to First Lady Melania Trump during the fire station briefing, thanked Trump for arriving in the city so soon after his inauguration and countered his claim that the city would slow-walk rebuilding efforts.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Dolphins filled one of two prominent openings on their coaching staff on Friday, hiring Robert Prince as receivers coach. Prince, whose hiring was initially reported by NFL Network and confirmed by a league source, replaces Wes Welker, who was not retained.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The center's lawyers pointed to the broadcast on NBC's New York City flagship station, WNBC, to allege a blatant violation of the FCC's equal time provisions during an election, and called it election interference.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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These measures would demonstrate that the international community will not tolerate such blatant human rights violations.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Post dropped 20 points in a commanding win over the Bulls, outplaying the stretch-five prototype Nikola Vucevic on the other side.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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This cruiser sports a fierce design, more power, and a commanding presence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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