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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
Pavement were a college kid’s band, and they were certainly left of center (more recently, Malkmus has been a noisy Bernie Sanders supporter), but their lyrics were never really political.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Half-and-half scarf-wearing supporters/tourists fill up the Etihad with the sound of camera clicks to reflect the modern City, while the noisy hardcore regale the City of old with an always-boisterous away end.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Of course, companies must ensure their NLP solution can understand industry-specific context and deal with noisy, unstructured data.
—Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Less lovely is when the women arrive at the ceremony site and are greeted by the ice sculptor’s noisy chainsaw.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Half-and-half scarf-wearing supporters/tourists fill up the Etihad with the sound of camera clicks to reflect the modern City, while the noisy hardcore regale the City of old with an always-boisterous away end.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Of course, companies must ensure their NLP solution can understand industry-specific context and deal with noisy, unstructured data.
—Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Less lovely is when the women arrive at the ceremony site and are greeted by the ice sculptor’s noisy chainsaw.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for noisy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noisy
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The presence of the disruptive once and future President alongside all four of his living predecessors was as discordant as any moment at an American state funeral, with its grand rituals meant to unify and salve, could be.—
Susan B. Glasser,
The New Yorker,
9 Jan. 2025
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The moment of levity was discordant with Rose's speech.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
3 June 2024
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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
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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 Anker Soundcore Motion 300, now 30% off, is a budget-friendly speaker that punches way above its size with booming sound and waterproof durability.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
10 Jan. 2025
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The people in her vicinity, the lights overhead, the bones of the building itself — all rapt with keen attention when her booming voice echoes through the air, commanding attention as wide as the space stretches or as intimately pointed as whatever wise words slip off her thespian tongue.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In office, Voinovich corresponded frequently with the state’s most prominent bishops, in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.—
Alec MacGillis,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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China remains the most prominent long-term threat to U.S. hegemony abroad, the president told the audience — a point of agreement with many in Trump’s circle.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Jan. 2025
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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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In a speech from the Oval Office, Biden did not name Elon Musk, who stands to take a central role in Donald Trump‘s administration, or Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, who have taken blatant steps to woo the former Celebrity Apprentice host.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
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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Are Liverpool really as strong as their commanding lead implies?—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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The role required Kapoor to maintain a commanding physical presence throughout filming.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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