Synonyms of bells and whistles

bells and whistles

plural noun

as in emblazonry

Related Words

• emblazonry
• apparel
• frosting
• filigree
• ornament
• trim
• decoration
• ornamentation
• adornment
• finery
• setoff
• embellishment
• flourish
• garnish
• improvement
• froufrou
• blazonry
• chichi
• frippery
• garnishment
• flounce
• enhancement
• frill
• ruffle
• garniture
• enrichment
• doodad
• fal-lal
• beautifier
• caparison
• bric-a-brac
• foofaraw
• appliqué
• embroidery
• embellisher
• glitter
• fancywork
• embossment
• furbelow
• gilt
• design
• furnishings
• bedizenment
• pattern
• trappings
• regalia
• figure

Dissimilar Words

• scar
• disfigurement
• blemish
• spot
• stain
• blot
• defacement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bells and whistles

For fans who don’t downgrade, however, new stadiums do have more bells and whistles, like wider seats and better concourses and concessions. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Unfortunately, the group offered amazingly little of that over the course of the night, minimizing the bells and whistles during what could be properly dubbed a fairly boring stage show overall. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

But, most of the time, bringing home a TV with all the extra bells and whistles is a hefty investment. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026