bells and whistles
plural noun
: items or features that are useful or decorative but not essential : frills
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Alex Goy There will shortly be a modern electric Range Rover with all the bells and whistles that go with modern cars.
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Alex Goy, Ars Technica, 2 Mar. 2025
At $87, though, this is a great option for those who want a classic bread maker without too many bells and whistles.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
Fewer bells and whistles and an attention to precise tailoring.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
This re-recorded version of the song finally has all the bells and whistles.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
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Alex Goy, Ars Technica, 2 Mar. 2025
At $87, though, this is a great option for those who want a classic bread maker without too many bells and whistles.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
Fewer bells and whistles and an attention to precise tailoring.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
This re-recorded version of the song finally has all the bells and whistles.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bells and whistles
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“Bells and whistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bells%20and%20whistles. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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