Synonyms of bells and whistles

bells and whistles

plural noun

as in emblazonry

Synonyms & Similar 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bells and whistles

Whenever anyone had arrived on set having spent a few hours with Mike, that was always harrowing, because of the blood and all the bells and whistles. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025

But today, nearly everyone is on Google’s Gmail and Microsoft’s Outlook, mostly because those companies added extra bells and whistles and sold email as a part of larger packages to employers, schools and other organizations. —Aram Sinnreich, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025

Sometimes a vacation destination doesn’t need to have all the bells and whistles to make for a memorable experience. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025

For instance, a Murphy bed with a cabinet or desk attached will take up significantly more room (closed or open) than a classic Murphy bed without those bonus bells and whistles. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025