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soundproof

[sound-proof] / ˈsaʊndˌpruf /
ADJECTIVE
silent
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Nosek wore flannel pajamas around the office, munched on fresh blueberries from their plastic clamshell containers, and built a soundproof, blacked-out box to improve his sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

Adjacent to the resort-style pool, is the fully soundproof studio, which comes complete with high ceilings and natural light, and can be used as a workspace, guest quarters, and more.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

Hill regularly uses the space for "super fast internet, soundproof phone booths, and bouncing ideas over coffee" between members.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2026

Each person sat in a soundproof room and focused on a fixed cross displayed on a screen.

From Science Daily Dec. 23, 2025

“Yeah, but it’s soundproof, remember? It’s quiet, it’s isolated. It’s perfect.”

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

At one point, Burnham stopped to play some chords on a guitar next to a Ukrainian soldier in the back of a soundproofed van, an AFP photographer saw.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

In the summer of 2012, prosecutors say, one of those bedrooms was soundproofed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 18, 2026

I’ve got nice recliners, a big screen, high-end projectors, a great sound system and the room is fully soundproofed.

From New York Times Oct. 25, 2022

He said he is working to ensure that every building that meets the criteria is soundproofed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2021

Simulation rooms were soundproofed to an almost maddening degree, and now that I was alone, I could hear my own heartbeat like someone was holding a microphone to my chest.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

“The main residence was custom-designed by a musician with advanced soundproofing, and includes a home theater, office, formal living room, and five ensuite bedrooms,” according to the listing.

From MarketWatch Apr. 23, 2026

Initial findings suggest that the fire was caused by sparklers coming into contact with soundproofing foam installed on the ceiling of the establishment's basement.

From Barron's Jan. 10, 2026

Covered with soundproofing foam that was never safety tested, it ignites quickly.

From BBC Jan. 9, 2026

Boyd’s defense lawyers contend the analysis proved nothing because Boyd’s truck had soundproofing, making it impossible to accurately record shots fired by Spivey.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 21, 2025

He’s an accountant, and because he sometimes works really late hours during tax season, he had the walls filled with extra insulation for warmth and soundproofing.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick



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