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jangling

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verb

present participle of jangle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jangling
Adjective
The jangling bleeps and bloops of the arcade game, meanwhile, come to form a score of sorts, a sonic diversion from the real world closing in on Cristian. Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026 Modesty might actually seem attractive, after the nerve-jangling, always-on-tenterhooks Trump years. Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jangling
Adjective
  • The wall behind the bed is embroidered with gold metallic silk; the bedside drawer is stocked with charging stations, chargers, and wireless charging pads.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The metallic sandals feature modern details added sophisticated edge to the feminine ensemble.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • In turn, the tone has changed around Newcastle these past few days; less shrill, less edgy, less perilous.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Joe’s voice rose to a shrill cry.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Benito finds community with the like-minded Pleneros de la Cresta, who have been playing the island’s pattering folk music for over a decade.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike parts of Chicago and some of the closer-in suburbs, this isn’t an area where strident arguments about the emotional issues that have divided Democrats — support for Israel, for example — play as well with voters.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Under his leadership, Harvard has made tangible progress with even the most strident critics agreeing Harvard is making great progress.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The marbled, frescoed, octagonal room was domed to amplify the sound of a tinkling keys at the center, and hosted regular recitals.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The Drawing Room is best for afternoon teas accompanied by a tinkling piano.
    Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Even the raucous calls of American crows are fewer and further between.
    Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The players have also learned to channel the raucous crowd to their advantage.
    Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Shades that are distinctly different give more visual interest in a room and won't verge on clashing or too matchy-matchy.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Avoid trendy or clashing colors and instead opt for timeless, natural tones with dimension; consider roof slope and visibility to match style with practicality.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Jangling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jangling. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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