bells and whistles

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Recent Examples of bells and whistles Known as the brand’s signature style, these entry-level sneakers are engineered for all-day performance without the bells and whistles. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026 The VoloXPro offers many different technical configurations and variants, ranging from a minimalist cockpit with single-stick control to a high-end version with all the bells and whistles. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 So long, in fact, that Liberty Films issued a wrap announcement on their new film in December 2023, and, when this interview took place earlier this month, were still tinkering with it, adding a few very last-minute bells and whistles. Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026 There’s no bells and whistles with her. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bells and whistles

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“Bells and whistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bells%20and%20whistles. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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