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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

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

From Science Daily Dec. 23, 2025

Wilson was a longtime teacher at Del Paso Heights Elementary School where he founded the broadcasting club, which had its own windowless, soundproof room.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2025

I glance around, though we're in a soundproof booth.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 18, 2026

There were no soundproofed studios and isolation booths.

From Washington Post Dec. 8, 2021

“That’s my bedroom,” he said, pointing to a tiny soundproofed recording space walled off in the corner.

From New York Times Dec. 2, 2021

“I spent a good six months making it. Every time I bought new equipment or soundproofed, I thought, ‘Gosh, is this going to be worth it?’

From Seattle Times Nov. 26, 2021

One or two of the priests shifted uncomfortably, for “downstairs” meant the cellars below the building: white-tiled rooms with points for anbaric current, soundproofed and well-drained.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

“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

There has been much focus on the soundproofing foam, which, according to photos taken by the owners, had been added during renovations in 2015.

From Barron's 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

They tore through the building, sending clouds of soundproofing material through kindergarten classrooms.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2025

SABIO, BEX: Why am I the only one who understands the concept of soundproofing?

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly



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