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Definitions

noise

[noiz] / nɔɪz /
NOUN
sound that is loud or not harmonious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blast buzz cacophony clamor commotion crash cry explosion roar turbulence
STRONG
babble babel bang bedlam bellow bewailing blare boisterousness boom caterwauling clang clatter detonation din discord disquiet disquietude drumming eruption fanfare fireworks fracas fuss hoo-ha hubbub hullabaloo jangle lamentation outcry pandemonium peal racket ring row shot shouting squawk stridency talk thud tumult uproar yelling yelp
WEAK
sonance uproariousness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness peace quiet silence stillness
STRONG
harmony

Example Sentences

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Investors who have tried to tune out the Iran noise will want to pay attention.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

This fiasco won’t easily fade into the noise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In the confusion and the noise, she's trying to locate her friend.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Although an emergency room can keep someone safe, many autistic people find its bright lights, incessant noise and unfamiliarity to be more distressing than helpful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“That wind’s going to scare the baby right out of her,” Momma Rossi shouted above the noise.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.