How to Use bells and whistles in a Sentence

bells and whistles

plural noun

• All the extra bells and whistles will drive up the price.
  — Megan Ditrolio, Marie Claire, 19 July 2021
• All the bells and whistles were brought out to mark the occasion.
  — Jonathan Saxon, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 2021
• Like this Calphalon espresso machine with all the bells and whistles, which is 33% off.
  — Bon Appétit, 22 June 2021
• The cosmos is encouraging you to get down to basics, pare down any bells and whistles, and deal with the facts today.
  — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 23 May 2021
• Ultimately, though, all its technological bells and whistles just proved too much for me.
  — Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 June 2021
• There are also several new travel-friendly bells and whistles from Google Maps.
  — New York Times, 26 May 2021
• If that proves to be true, the company will obviously spend a lot of time talking about all of its bells and whistles at a reveal event later on.
  — Mike Wehner, BGR, 7 June 2021
• All the other bells and whistles of your services are probably great, but long-term revenue speaks to the heart of ongoing success for your client.
  — Andrew Olsen, Forbes, 2 June 2021
• Outdoor kitchens have been built out with all of the bells and whistles: fancy grills and smokers, pizza ovens, refrigerators, etc.
  — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 14 June 2021
• Gift him a cool backpack that has all the bells and whistles from longtime fave Petunia Picklebottom.
  — Lindsey Hunter Lopez, USA TODAY, 21 May 2021
• Typically priced at $185, this high-end option is available at a deep discount that makes its bells and whistles all the more worth it.
  — Josh Schneider, Forbes, 21 June 2021
• In real life, of course, Cheadle could care less about the bells and whistles that come with being a veteran actor and producer of his stature.
  — Brande Victorian, Essence, 21 May 2021
• Bodum’s petite model doesn’t have the bells and whistles of more complex—and significantly larger—grinders.
  — Leah Koenig, Forbes, 29 June 2021
• Sanity Check Want to secure your home without all the unnecessary bells and whistles?
  — Eve Sneider, Wired, 28 May 2021
• Designed in the style of a theater-in-the-round, this space will feature dining tables situated around a center stage with all of the theatrical bells and whistles.
  — Robin Raven, Forbes, 29 June 2021
• This is a revolutionary new space for music of the future without technological bells and whistles.
  — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2021
• Those things to me are the bells and whistles of this world.
  — Nick Romano, EW.com, 8 Nov. 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
• This one has lots of bells and whistles to make mowing quick and easy.
  — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
• 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
• 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
• Cocktails can have all kinds of bells and whistles: olives!
  — Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
• Models with all the bells and whistles can cost upward of $800.
  — Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2023
• The cars offer more bells and whistles than an Uber or a taxicab.
  — Mike Isaac, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2023
• If the Play 2 is a bit too pricey for you, the Petcube Cam drops the laser and a few other bells and whistles for a much lower price.
  — Haley Sprankle Gear Team, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2022
• This best-selling BEIS tote truly has all the bells and whistles.
  — Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 5 May 2022
• If price is a concern, look for a pack with fewer bells and whistles.
  — Ryan Wichelns, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2023
• Aries March 21 – April 19 Good things don’t always come with bells and whistles.
  — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024

Last Updated: 25 Sep 2024