as in noise
usually decibels plural
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line
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Recent Examples of decibel
The buzz surrounding Tustin’s boys tennis team raised a few decibels with the seeding for the Ojai tournament this week.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
One minute later, cackles rippled through my eardrums at a higher decibel than before.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
The group of neighbors is in opposition to that bill, however, alleging that VENU is using its own variance from the city of Colorado Springs to exceed safe and reasonable decibel limits.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Then, one by one, the three Huntr/x talents stepped into the spotlight, the cheers hitting higher decibels.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
One minute later, cackles rippled through my eardrums at a higher decibel than before.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
The group of neighbors is in opposition to that bill, however, alleging that VENU is using its own variance from the city of Colorado Springs to exceed safe and reasonable decibel limits.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Then, one by one, the three Huntr/x talents stepped into the spotlight, the cheers hitting higher decibels.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decibel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
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
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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