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cacophony

[kuh-kof-uh-nee] / kəˈkɒf ə ni /
NOUN
dissonance
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The event, bringing together users and fans of the Twitch video livestreaming service, displayed a cacophony of colours and sounds across the multiple stands, punctuated by shows by drag queens and a Minecraft tournament.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

And in floundering the ending, “Undertone” reminds us that tranquility can be far more unsettling than a cacophony of sight and sound.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

With the rapturous cacophony this scene brings to mind, it is surprising to learn that Payawal created all of her pieces in silence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The Empire State Building in bustling Manhattan is now equipped with super sensitive microphones, tuning into bird calls and the slightest flutter of insects amid the cacophony of the concrete jungle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Except it wasn’t Manny’s voice, it was the hideous cacophony of voices from the throng haint.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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