sound bite

NOUN

very brief broadcast statement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blurb clip excerpt one-liner quotation slogan snippet

WEAK

buzzword fifteen minutes of fame news item newsbreak notation note outtake passage photo opportunity piece quote saying selection spot news

Example Sentences

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He went on for a moment, but what’s actually going on is far too complicated for a debate sound bite, and the moderators soon cut both candidates’ microphones, which was allowed by the rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2024

Actress Lesley Ann Warren, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in the film version, gets a sound bite with her insightful comment about the film’s depiction of gender.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024

Nevertheless, the academics tried to offer careful, nuanced answers to hypothetical questions and ended up on the wrong end of a sound bite.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2024

"An empty slogan won't pay decent wages, false promises won't build secure homes, and a sound bite won't empower local people and local communities to take control of their futures."

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023

I can taste the tears behind every sound bite.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon