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as in ballads
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
loved that jingle in the commercial for the fast-food place
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Recent Examples of jingles
Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
And expect a few jingles from the Fab Four.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Not the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordination (or the New England Patriots’ lack thereof), mind you, but all those annoyingly catchy commercial jingles.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 8 Feb. 2026
In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The company's vending machines found at many airports made loud, attention-drawing jingles, drawing dramatic complaints and jokes from TikTok travelers.
—Suhauna Hussain The Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
There were even multiple catchy jingles that captured the correct ratios for each component, though different versions included varying amounts.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Today's kids can't even sing the jingles.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
The jingles and sounders used to identify CBS News network programming heard on the stations for decades have also been part of the listening experience.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
And expect a few jingles from the Fab Four.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Not the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordination (or the New England Patriots’ lack thereof), mind you, but all those annoyingly catchy commercial jingles.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 8 Feb. 2026
In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The company's vending machines found at many airports made loud, attention-drawing jingles, drawing dramatic complaints and jokes from TikTok travelers.
—Suhauna Hussain The Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
There were even multiple catchy jingles that captured the correct ratios for each component, though different versions included varying amounts.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Today's kids can't even sing the jingles.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jingles
Noun
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The snakes can, however, lose their rattles or simply decide not to use them.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Asian version will take flight after the original contest takes place in Vienna in May, with 35 countries competing in the singing contest known for outrageous costumes, towering ballads and high-energy performances.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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His lot has electricity, a shack for storage, a living room with a TV and a sound system that blasts Spanish-language ballads through the encampment — or Usher, depending on the mood.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the bullet weight clinks and clacks along the bottom, bass will key in on your rig and follow it.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As the car carrying him departed the police station, a photographer captured another indelible image, of the former Prince slumped in the back seat, wide-eyed and slack-jawed—the boy for whom the chimes once pealed looking very much like a man for whom the bell now tolls.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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May your sounds, your chimes, your silence calm us.—
Paul Jones,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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More than two dozen protesters lined the inside and hallway outside of Little’s office for hours, holding transgender rights signs and singing songs that could be heard throughout the Statehouse.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To honor the occasion, David Rockecharlie, Chief Executive Officer, joined by Chris Taylor, NYSE Vice President and Head of Listings and Services, rings The Opening Bell®.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Cala Pregonda, Menorca Just an island over from the tourist-trodden Mallorca, Menorca feels a world away—a sentiment that rings even more true in the north of the island.—
Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes, in the deep winter quiet, a piano tinkles in Kelley’s Saloon, and the spirits dance to ghostly music.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The arena filled with the sound of hymns, and the Mass featured Bible readings, Holy Communion and a homily.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a manner that feels prototypical of the plant’s subsequent valorization across other cultures, the cucumber makes an appearance in the Rigveda, an ancient collection of Sanskrit hymns belonging to the canonical Hindu tradition.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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