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as in vocal
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
a clamorous objection to the play that the students have chosen to put on this year
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as in noisy
full of or characterized by the presence of noise
a clamorous kindergarten classroom that would try the patience of any sane adult
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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
a rock band whose clamorous concerts will rattle your bones
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Recent Examples of clamorous
An intellectual giant: steadfast, strong-willed, determined to bring about a mathematical revolution over the clamorous objections of his peers.
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026
Virginia had arrived in New York City nearly twenty years before, just days after her first novel, Friends and Romans, had been released to clamorous reviews.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
At the Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia's Old City, more and more young people are seeking respite from a clamorous technological age in the silent worship of a centuries-old faith.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
Sure, jaded leisure travelers might find it a tad dull compared with regal Bangkok or clamorous Hong Kong, but the business of Singapore is business, and always has been.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026
Virginia had arrived in New York City nearly twenty years before, just days after her first novel, Friends and Romans, had been released to clamorous reviews.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
At the Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia's Old City, more and more young people are seeking respite from a clamorous technological age in the silent worship of a centuries-old faith.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
Sure, jaded leisure travelers might find it a tad dull compared with regal Bangkok or clamorous Hong Kong, but the business of Singapore is business, and always has been.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamorous
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, one of the more moderate gubernatorial candidates, has been very vocal about his opposition to the tax, warning that the measure would ultimately cost the majority of Californians and sink the state’s innovation economy.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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For the remainder of the match, the crowd stayed vocal, cheering during Wave attacking build-ups and loudly jeering whenever a Bay FC player went down or a decision went against their team.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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This means no two sensors are exactly alike, leading to noisy data and inconsistent results.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lesser known but notably noisier acts were relegated to another section of the grounds, where the Diablo Stage stood, attracting non-stop aggressive movement.—
Lina Lecaro,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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The post drew loud boos from the crowd.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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This misguided motion by a Democratic Socialist councilmember deserves a loud, emphatic no vote from the full City Council.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chaplin Award Gala has previously recognized Hollywood figures who have been outspoken about current political events, including Pedro Almodóvar, Spike Lee and Robert Redford.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The stirring of the home supporters by Rowe, however, made the sound of silence more deafening in the final minute.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Records say the sound created a deafening roar across Copenhagen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The emblematic events of the 1960s—demands to end the Vietnam War, equally vociferous demands for racial equity, a growing embrace among the young of their power as agents of change—often originated or found dramatic (even traumatic) expression on campus.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Advertisers remain wary of the format, worried that appearing alongside a vociferous anchor or a scene tied to news about war or climate change will turn off potential customers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the moment, Breslow has its ringing endorsement.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Most importantly, there is nothing in the Supreme Court decision about maps that are blatant attempts to favor one party over another.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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DeSantis’ latest reasoning emerged Monday — and the outcome could lead to blatant political gerrymandering in Florida and the elimination of the Fair Districts Amendment approved by voters in 2010.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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“Clamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamorous. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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