as in mellifluous
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as in blending
to form a pleasing relationship
the restaurant's manor-house decor chimes perfectly with the chef's traditionalist take on haute cuisine
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as in ringing
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
the doorbell chimed just as we were sitting down to eat
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as in repeating
to say or state again
TV commercial that chimes the same message over and over
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiming
Adjective
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But for all its funny parts, the show highlights Reilly’s mellifluous croon, honed from an upbringing performing musical theatre.—
Jason Newman,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025 -
According to recent research published in Current Biology, male lyrebirds – who typically have a mellifluous chirp – sometimes mimic the sound of a mobbing flock of birds during courtship and copulation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This book, which hit stores on December 17, offers an intimate and nuanced portrait of Harris’ life, impressive career and historic campaign, blending her public triumphs with the personal moments that shaped her groundbreaking ascent.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Tampa Bay Times reviewed nearly 600 storm tracks and corresponding sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean basin over the last four decades.—
Jack Prator,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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The value of the gross estate is recalculated, and the corresponding tax liability is adjusted.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The design seems to be based on the recent Himalayan 450, albeit with more flowing lines across the seat and faux fuel tank, a ridged motif across the top of the fuel tank and battery cover, and sculpted mainframe and subframe bits.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
11 June 2025
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While traversing steep mountain trails and navigating undulating bent grass greens at Cliffhangers, golfers will drive carts through cascading waterfalls, cross swift flowing creeks, and wind through a cave system.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The score — with music and arrangements by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and orchestrations by Doug Besterman — is tuneful, fizzy and fun.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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But a bit like McLaren’s first V-8 in its early 12C road car— whose uninspired blat recalled that of a marine engine—the Nettuno has never been an especially tuneful motor.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The dial combines tiger’s eye, red jasper, and hematite, harmonizing with the brown and black Cerachrom bezel insert.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Jaber says his plans go beyond harmonizing activities, meals and the in-room experience.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her smooth, melodious voice has earned her four JUNO Awards and the FIJM’s prestigious Ella Fitzgerald Award in 2013.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The catchy, melodious songs are carefully curated to tug at heartstrings, with lyrics that reflect similar memories and moments in one’s life.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Chiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiming. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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