How to Use bells and whistles in a Sentence

bells and whistles

plural noun

• All the bells and whistles can make pods quite expensive, too.
  — Travis Deshong, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2019
• There’s lot of little bells and whistles here and a great playing surface.
  — Daniel Boyette, al, 2 Nov. 2019
• Programable slow cookers have all the bells and whistles.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Oct. 2019
• But in this production, the cast is strong enough to hold the attention without scenic bells and whistles.
  — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 23 Oct. 2019
• While some features of this year's report appear familiar, there are plenty of shiny new bells and whistles.
  — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
• All the shiny bells and whistles that have been kept undercover for months are finally ready to spring into action.
  — Bob McManaman, azcentral, 8 Sep. 2019
• The Next is the first running shoe to use multiple carbon fibre plates among a host of other bells and whistles.
  — J.s., The Economist, 13 Oct. 2019
• The franchises are taking over with shiny bells and whistles, but lacking that personalization.
  — Caitlin Mullen, chicagotribune.com, 22 Oct. 2019
• Each class has its own pool, restaurants, bars, and unique bells and whistles, but all guests are welcome to explore each area — with a minor exception in the adult-only area.
  — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
• With three starters sidelined, Kyle Shanahan removed some bells and whistles from his game plan, and the 49ers were functional.
  — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, 13 Oct. 2019
• Thursday the Warriors ran a trial game, testing out the P.A. system, the clocks, the scoreboard — all the bells and whistles.
  — Ann Killion, SFChronicle.com, 5 Oct. 2019
• There are a lot of bells and whistles like that intended to give the game a bit more gravity and counter the cartoony floaty-ness (for lack of a better term) of Diablo 3.
  — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 9 Nov. 2019
• From top to bottom, the Note 10+ exudes high-end, unsurprising considering all its bells and whistles.
  — Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, 30 Aug. 2019
• The bells and whistles on this jacket include three-point tensioning in the helmet-compatible hood and another drawstring at the waist to help keep out drafts, as well as thumb loops at the wrists.
  — Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
• For the rider who wants the ultimate in smart trainers with all of the bells and whistles, Wahoo’s recently updated Kickr has a lot to offer.
  — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 7 Nov. 2019
• Those things to me are the bells and whistles of this world.
  — Nick Romano, EW.com, 8 Nov. 2021
• And that doesn’t have to mean a lot of bells and whistles.
  — Katherine Bell, Quartz, 11 Mar. 2021
• It's got all the bells and whistles and can cook more food at once.
  — Cassidy Olsen, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2019
• All the extra bells and whistles will drive up the price.
  — Megan Ditrolio, Marie Claire, 19 July 2021
• There are a lot of great bells and whistles on the market these days.
  — Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
• The city’s got the weather to do it and the shell, which opened this month, has the latest bells and whistles.
  — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2021
• All the bells and whistles were brought out to mark the occasion.
  — Jonathan Saxon, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 2021
• This guy had a 4x4 Toyota with a lot of bells and whistles.
  — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Oct. 2020
• This one has lots of bells and whistles to make mowing quick and easy.
  — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
• Not all smart ovens are alike, and some have more bells and whistles than the others.
  — NBC News, 12 Feb. 2020
• Those who don't have one won't get much use out of the program and its bells and whistles.
  — refinery29.com, 16 Sep. 2020
• But will the artist, whose stage show is not known for bells and whistles, have a few tricks up his sleeve?
  — Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 8 Feb. 2022
• House of Balloons has none of those shiny bells and whistles.
  — Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 8 Feb. 2021
• With a hefty price tag, this is our top pick for someone who wants all of the bells and whistles.
  — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 22 Nov. 2022
• Not everything has to be all about the bells and whistles.
  — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 1 July 2024

Last Updated: 30 Dec 2024