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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
In today's fast news cycles and noisy customer acquisition and retention landscape, tools that help brands offer innovative solutions to increase retention, streamline operations, and create cost savings are invaluable.
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Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
These gusts can destroy high-profile tents and shade structures, and even more commonly make those things noisy and nerve wracking to sleep in.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
It is also designed to be less noisy than traditional light aircraft powered by fossil fuels.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
This is more likely to occur in noisy environments, where an AI system may end up adding new or irrelevant words in an attempt to decipher background noise such as a passing truck or a crying infant.
—Anna Choi, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
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Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
These gusts can destroy high-profile tents and shade structures, and even more commonly make those things noisy and nerve wracking to sleep in.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
It is also designed to be less noisy than traditional light aircraft powered by fossil fuels.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
This is more likely to occur in noisy environments, where an AI system may end up adding new or irrelevant words in an attempt to decipher background noise such as a passing truck or a crying infant.
—Anna Choi, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noisy
Adjective
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This constant barrage of discordant, unexpected, and often troubling news tends to distract us and erode our concentration.—
Alissa Quart,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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This constant barrage of discordant, unexpected, and often troubling news tends to distract us and erode our concentration.—
Alissa Quart,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a nutshell, this Mango crossbody is trendy without being loud: a balance that will serve you well, especially when paired with a maxi skirt, white sneakers, and a transitional-weather cashmere sweater almost as soft as the item itself.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sigh of relief heard on Wall Street was almost as loud on Capitol Hill, where GOP lawmakers let out a collective exhale.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Often described as a cult favorite, it is formulated to deliver noticeable results while minimizing the risk of irritation.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For years, though, the island struggled with overtourism, as unregulated development and booming nightlife began to overwhelm its fragile ecosystem.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This beast delivers massive sound with booming bass and crisp highs that will energize any gathering.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s next: After the blatant inconsistencies in the Israeli account were revealed, the military seemed to move more quickly than usual to address the issue.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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One blatant obstacle: enterprise leaders are often cautious in welcoming technology.—
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D.,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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