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 chiming
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The combination of the chiming, delayed guitar, twiddly ‘80s synths, weird time signatures and Fish’s unique lyrics and vocal delivery all added up to a very intriguing listen.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 May 2026
On his latest album, the Russian producer crafts distinctive dub techno rhythms inspired by the chiming repetitions of Indonesian gamelan music.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Layered harmonies – with an assist from Ed Sheeran – and chiming guitars tell a story inspired by Taras Topolia and is written in the form of a letter from a solider on active duty.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The sound bath and a chiming bell provide a resonant echo in which attendees visibly relax, most with their eyes closed.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
That sense of normalcy largely held until Wednesday evening, when emergency alerts began chiming on phones across Riyadh, warning residents of an aerial threat and instructing them to remain indoors and away from windows.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
In mid-March, Michel-Amadry paid tribute to that legacy with the introduction of the Minute Repeater Flying Bridges, a $590,000 rose-gold chiming watch produced in a maximum of eight pieces.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Sharp moves in bond yields underline the market uncertainty, chiming with the huge swings in oil and gas since the conflict began, as analysts say that persistent higher-for-longer energy prices will drive central bank policy responses.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Until now, with the dark electronica of the original pairing perfectly with Def Leppard’s chiming guitars and a flurry of white lights added to the vibe.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The tradition involves eating a grape on every clock gong before midnight—so yes, that means eating one grape every second when the clock starts chiming.
—Fiona Ward, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
The next afternoon, 230 miles across the Great Lakes region in Detroit, the Mariners’ Church bells were rung 29 times once again — before chiming an additional time to honor the man who had brought them to life in song.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Chopard’s charming—and chiming—Beehive Clock, a table clock standing nearly a foot tall with seven tiers of rounded glass segments encircling a multi-level mechanical movement, stood out among the new releases for the same reason the Nautilus desk watch (Ref.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The combination of the chiming, delayed guitar, twiddly ‘80s synths, weird time signatures and Fish’s unique lyrics and vocal delivery all added up to a very intriguing listen.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 May 2026
On his latest album, the Russian producer crafts distinctive dub techno rhythms inspired by the chiming repetitions of Indonesian gamelan music.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Layered harmonies – with an assist from Ed Sheeran – and chiming guitars tell a story inspired by Taras Topolia and is written in the form of a letter from a solider on active duty.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Harris suggests that the feature’s unapologetically positive vibe and message, is chiming with audiences in the current geopolitical climate, citing the success of Neal Street’s Hamnet as well as Call the Midwife.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The sound bath and a chiming bell provide a resonant echo in which attendees visibly relax, most with their eyes closed.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
That sense of normalcy largely held until Wednesday evening, when emergency alerts began chiming on phones across Riyadh, warning residents of an aerial threat and instructing them to remain indoors and away from windows.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
In mid-March, Michel-Amadry paid tribute to that legacy with the introduction of the Minute Repeater Flying Bridges, a $590,000 rose-gold chiming watch produced in a maximum of eight pieces.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Sharp moves in bond yields underline the market uncertainty, chiming with the huge swings in oil and gas since the conflict began, as analysts say that persistent higher-for-longer energy prices will drive central bank policy responses.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Until now, with the dark electronica of the original pairing perfectly with Def Leppard’s chiming guitars and a flurry of white lights added to the vibe.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The tradition involves eating a grape on every clock gong before midnight—so yes, that means eating one grape every second when the clock starts chiming.
—Fiona Ward, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
The next afternoon, 230 miles across the Great Lakes region in Detroit, the Mariners’ Church bells were rung 29 times once again — before chiming an additional time to honor the man who had brought them to life in song.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiming
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Listeners who’d never stolen away to a soft-serve stand under the guise of an innocent meetup responded to the song’s mellifluous reading of coming-of-age courtship and simpler-days nostalgia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Standing behind a keyboard, Charlie Puth, known for his mellifluous touch on songs, added a sweet coating to a beloved song.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Either way, the journey delivers an authentic Washington experience—blending mountain landscapes, water views, and small-town character into one unforgettable road trip.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Related Articles Building on the brand’s long-standing ambassadorship with the artist, the men’s and women’s 20-style capsule reimagines Calvin Klein’s essentials through the lens of Jung Kook’s rebellious and edgy style, blending biker attitude with Calvin Klein’s storied design codes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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For those inside Grand Casino Arena for Game 6 of their first round series — the win over Dallas that sent Minnesota on to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade — their ears may still be ringing, weeks later.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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After Willie Mitchell died that year, the phone stopped ringing at Royal Studios.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Gardening often involves repeating the same movements for extended periods – especially during pruning, weeding or planting.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The great question of the 21st century is whether humanity can build prosperity without repeating that damage.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Chambers closed the May 6 meeting by reiterating the Board’s commitment to keeping parents informed on the school’s situation, emphasizing the need for the community to remain unified.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Malaysians gathered at a rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, reiterating calls for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into allegations involving outgoing anti-graft chief Azam Baki.—
Joy Lee,
Bloomberg,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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This creates a more open and flowing design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Tasks that once required hours of manual tracing—following transactions across multiple blockchains, correlating entities, building reports—can now be completed in minutes by AI agents.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Clearly, something correlating with a generational change is shaping this disease.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Chiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiming. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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