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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2
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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3
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
The chiming from phones was music to everyone’s ears.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
At Chopard, the centuries-old chiming complication is elevated to the hilt with sapphire-crystal gongs.
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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.
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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
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Osgood wrote two-minute reports in succinct prose delivered in his mellifluous tones.
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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.
Verb
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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This helps to create distinct layers in the pie, rather than everything blending together.
Verb
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All night long there was the ringing clatter of picks and shovels; the Germans were digging trenches in the frozen ground.
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The Musical on the West End Wedding bells are ringing for actress Ana Villafañe.
Verb
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Family members also tend to compensate early, repeating themselves or raising the volume long before the person experiencing the loss admits there’s an issue.
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Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
Adjective
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The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
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This creates a more open and flowing design.
Verb
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
Verb
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We were relieved to hear that management is reiterating its expectation of flattish earnings over this period – another round of cuts would have taken the stock down even more.
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Now, the Twins are reiterating their love for Buxton.
Adjective
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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.
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The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.
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“Chiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiming. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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