: containing or characterized by sound bites
sound-bite politics
: a brief recorded statement (as by a public figure) broadcast especially on a television news program
also
: a brief catchy comment or saying
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Noun
His campaign relies on catchy sound bites.
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Anna Rowlands, Time, 12 May 2025
Executive compensation is inherently complex, and a thorough examination of its multiple facets, rather than fixating on a single sound-bite figure, is critical to evaluate whether the contract effectively aligns with shareholder interests.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
It’s being tallied on Polymarket, where political fortunes are measured in dollars instead of sound bites and TV ads.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Leo smiles easily, is quiet, calm, gentle and not the master of a sound-bite.
—Anna Rowlands, Time, 12 May 2025
Executive compensation is inherently complex, and a thorough examination of its multiple facets, rather than fixating on a single sound-bite figure, is critical to evaluate whether the contract effectively aligns with shareholder interests.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Noun
In this company, Chalamet’s art-school pedigree is a badge of pride; therefore his sound bites emphasized toil and study.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
It’s being tallied on Polymarket, where political fortunes are measured in dollars instead of sound bites and TV ads.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Sound-bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound-bite. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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