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chiming

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verb

present participle of chime

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chiming
Adjective
At Chopard, the centuries-old chiming complication is elevated to the hilt with sapphire-crystal gongs. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 The sentence kept going, swelling to paragraph length and encompassing all of human nature in a chiming succession of clauses. New York Times, 9 June 2026 Next to the tourbillon’s prosaic function as a foil for the effects of gravity on accuracy, the minute repeater’s more poetic chiming function is a welcome departure from the obsession with chronometry. Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 23 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
So far, in 2026, luxury experiences continue to outperform personal luxury goods for consumer sentiment by 150%, per Bain data, chiming with a broader departure from ownership to experiences. Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 June 2026 Various limited editions followed, marking a new era of mechanical watches and highly complicated timepieces, including chiming watches, which Stern was a true fan of. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026 The chiming from phones was music to everyone’s ears. Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 May 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiming
Adjective
  • Weaving psych rock and shoegaze textures into her mellifluous R&B ethos, Kelela’s new album turns to guitars at a moment fraught with social and emotional tension.
    Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
  • Osgood wrote two-minute reports in succinct prose delivered in his mellifluous tones.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • What began as a bold social satire — blending visceral action with a critique of corporate greed, privatization, and the nature of identity — has resonated across generations, spawning sequels, television series, video games and comic books.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • Turntable Spirits are a relatively young independent blending house based in Glasgow.
    Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Thursday’s ceremony followed Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier ringing the Nasdaq opening bell in late June, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
    Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Spectators typically leave a UFC fight with ringing ears and a sheepish resolve to get back to the gym.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Discovered by amateur mathematician David Smith in 2022, it can be used to cover every square inch of an endless bathroom floor (or any other surface) without ever repeating a single pattern.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
  • Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room.
    Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
  • This creates a more open and flowing design.
    Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Klimoska has been part of the Talents Sarajevo program at Sarajevo Film Festival, and the corresponding scheme at the Berlinale.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
  • Putnam notes that each vessel carries a distinct color corresponding to its stage of life—yellow for birth, red for growth and blue for rebirth.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is reiterating his call for the withdrawal of US forces from the Middle East amid the ongoing war with Iran.
    Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Yet Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys remains bullish on the stock, reiterating his overweight rating last week.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Adjective
  • This new 20-minute epic was the band’s Crazy Horse moment, their idea of a rock anthem that starts with a tuneful, melancholy song and then proceeds to deconstruct it with loud report.
    Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Chiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiming. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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