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

The Deluxe Sleeping Cars and the Excelsior Cabin are where the real bells and whistles come out with more spacious beds, freebies, and other amenities. —Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025

Not only will the navy stripes instantly upgrade all your summer attire, this sturdy canvas bag comes complete with all the bells and whistles. —Footwear News, 3 July 2025

Klein critiques blue cities and states that have made building projects Democratic politicians enthusiastically support (think high-speed rail and affordable housing) exorbitantly costly and difficult to complete, due to red tape and environmental bells and whistles. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025

McNeeley talked the talk and looked the part of a professional, in a royal blue suit without sequins or any outrageous bells and whistles. —Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025