bells and whistles

Example Sentences

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Ultimately, large customers are going to develop some of their own bells and whistles, or cut seats.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

However, a horrendous first end - during which the Italians stole four points - left them chasing in front of a raucous home crowd armed with horns, bells and whistles.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Not to go all Charlie Brown here – and yes, a Peanuts-themed fireplace exists on the Interwebs – but might we introspect about these commercialist and consumerist bells and whistles leading us astray?

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

There are no ads, paywalls, dark patterns, or bells and whistles at all.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2025

A chorus of exclamation points says two things about your writing: First, you’re not confident that what you’re saying is important, so you need bells and whistles to get attention.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner