bells and whistles
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I do not think of myself as a guy who’s above trying out little bells and whistles.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026
Ultimately, large customers are going to develop some of their own bells and whistles, or cut seats.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
His younger brother, who lives outside Seattle, also can’t stand stop-start, including in his 2022 Outback “with all the fancy bells and whistles and cameras.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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
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
