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noises

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 tranquility

STRONG

harmony order

Example Sentences

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Legend has it that monks baking pretzels in a basement bakery heard noises below them and alerted the rest of the city of an impending invasion.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

The nine-year-old shook in fear, until Rachmaninov sat her down and showed her a picture of his speed boat, making buzzing noises to imitate the motor.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

As I reported after her nomination, labor activists and pro-labor politicians made encouraging noises about her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“When I started hearing noises about the Frostburg thing, I thought, ‘That sounds really wonderful,’” said Van Hollen, a single, retired clinical social worker.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The camels made loud chomping sounds, because they were camels, and camels make loud chomping noises all the time.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri