as in mellifluous
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in ringing
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
the doorbell chimed just as we were sitting down to eat
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in repeating
to say or state again
TV commercial that chimes the same message over and over
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of chiming
Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
In March, the maison unveiled its first in-house minute repeater, making the GP9530 movement the star of a new chiming watch.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 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
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
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
Adjective
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
In March, the maison unveiled its first in-house minute repeater, making the GP9530 movement the star of a new chiming watch.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiming
Adjective
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Peppermint is a classic starting point, but the real magic is in blending scents to create something personal.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The phones have been ringing all morning and Robinson decides to allow some of the callers on the air to offer their tributes to Zeta 7.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
-
And when phones are ringing off the hook here, that creates pressure.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Verb
-
Regional seismometers registered localized repeating earthquakes beginning as early as August 5.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 May 2026
-
The upper arches are smaller and arranged in groups of three, such that one small upper arch corresponds to a pier, followed by two arches corresponding to a large lower arch in a repeating pattern.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Verb
-
The city will be divided into five collection areas corresponding to residents’ garbage day.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Today, visitors come from around the world to see sights corresponding to the love story.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
Procter & Gamble shares rose 3% on Friday after the consumer products giant behind Tide and dozens of brands reported top and bottom line beats, while reiterating guidance.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
-
In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Clearly, something correlating with a generational change is shaping this disease.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Chiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiming. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
