as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the cacophony of a pet store full of animals
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Recent Examples of cacophony
Instead, Kahan occupies a funny spot in the pop-music cosmos—music for people who own too much performance fleece to embrace the bombast of Taylor Swift but aren’t quite feral enough for the cacophony of Geese.
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The microphone emits a constant sound that is mixed together from a cacophony of sonic moments Lee recorded on her trip, on subways, in the streets and markets, in her studio.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Throughout the day, amid the cacophony of emergency response sirens, the buzz of drones could be heard overheard, sparking fear among the residents below.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
In the ensuing cacophony, Bullseye matches his skills at weaponizing silverware against his assailant's gunfire.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The microphone emits a constant sound that is mixed together from a cacophony of sonic moments Lee recorded on her trip, on subways, in the streets and markets, in her studio.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Throughout the day, amid the cacophony of emergency response sirens, the buzz of drones could be heard overheard, sparking fear among the residents below.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
In the ensuing cacophony, Bullseye matches his skills at weaponizing silverware against his assailant's gunfire.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cacophony
Noun
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October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Staff remembered him for his calm temperament, distinctive mane and loud roar — as well as a goofy streak, the zoo said.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The snakes can, however, lose their rattles or simply decide not to use them.—
Don Sweeney
April 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Insider Ian Rapoport will update those three with league chatter and trade buzz.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Their laughs and chatter fill the countryside and one another’s hearts, the merriment binding them all together like caterpillars in one big cocoon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Cacophony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cacophony. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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