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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
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Outside of the event in the UAE, Blancpain returned to high horology with a $2 million chiming watch.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025
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
His clock chiming four times was evidence of that.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Nov. 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
The vast stillness of the second movement, with spectral arpeggios chiming on a prepared piano, was all the more potent in contrast.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
It’s also brilliantly arranged, from the chiming guitar on the intro to the way the rhythm section makes its entrance (McCartney-esque bassline and rat-a-tat snare) before pulling back on the chorus, where Ruess’ vocal appears to be floating in space on a bed of keyboards and piano.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Meeks makes restrained use of Celia Hollander’s gentle, chiming score as the story moves through setbacks and promotions, all shared in the courtroom or in recovery group meetings and prompting sad but sympathetic understanding or encouraging applause.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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
Outside of the event in the UAE, Blancpain returned to high horology with a $2 million chiming watch.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
His clock chiming four times was evidence of that.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Nov. 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
The vast stillness of the second movement, with spectral arpeggios chiming on a prepared piano, was all the more potent in contrast.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
It’s also brilliantly arranged, from the chiming guitar on the intro to the way the rhythm section makes its entrance (McCartney-esque bassline and rat-a-tat snare) before pulling back on the chorus, where Ruess’ vocal appears to be floating in space on a bed of keyboards and piano.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Meeks makes restrained use of Celia Hollander’s gentle, chiming score as the story moves through setbacks and promotions, all shared in the courtroom or in recovery group meetings and prompting sad but sympathetic understanding or encouraging applause.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiming
Adjective
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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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The exhaust note is mellifluous.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Embellishments, the adventurous mix of patterns and textures is key; blending bold plaids, intricate florals, and abstract prints with rich fabrics like velvet, satin, and layered knits.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Each guest room functions as its own universe, blending design pieces by Gio Ponti, Sottsass, and Eames with contemporary art from the hotel's impressive collection, including works by Olga de Amaral, Joana Vasconcelos and Manolo Valdés.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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The steak was soft on the inside and as crunchy as the herb-flecked fries on the out, and the buttery Dijon spread ringing the plate added a lively dimension.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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While bystanders and emergency responders were working to revive him, Kreda’s wife Noreen, who is originally from Winnetka, was at home when her phone started ringing.—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Families and advocates now say the current proposal risks repeating patterns that disproportionately affect Black and Latino students, focusing largely on downtown campuses while leaving many suburban schools in Almaden Valley untouched.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The early indications are that this pattern is repeating, with revenge attacks and destabilization efforts across as many as 20 Mexican states.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here's a look at how grocery stores ranked with its corresponding score out of 100.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some of the patients who are coming in with flu B now are the same people who were in clinics for flu A in December and January, Tarrant said, reiterating that getting one type of flu doesn't save you from getting a different type of flu in the same season.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ige said Chicago has been working hard to reverse that trend, reiterating messages to the community that patients’ personal health information will not be shared.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The flowing, wide leg silhouette allows for easy movement and pairs perfectly with the shoe of the moment.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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They can be styled beautifully, especially when combined with long, flowing trousers or wide-leg jeans that reach down to the heels.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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By correlating this economic power with global viewership trends, NNAF will validate the thesis that African content is not just culturally significant, but a commercially viable sector ready for institutional scale.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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These digital twins operate as autonomous agents capable of validating issues, correlating signals, applying fixes and escalating to humans only when needed, compressing resolution times while improving service quality.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Chiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiming. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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