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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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Cunningham’s Fisher-Price pianos and decrepit drums are unmistakable, as is Ciani’s Buchla, which whooshes and rattles like a steam engine barreling down the tracks.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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In between are lush and smoky country ballads shot through with irresistible melodies.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
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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The heart is painted to look like a globe, and the chimes can play melodies from different countries.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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But those are two very different movies, and there aren’t enough achingly tender John Prine songs in the world to paper over the gap between them.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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Who would have thought a suite of songs that cover being annoyed at TV chef Jamie Oliver and some rich Tesla driver moving into an old flame’s flat would be so comprehensively devastating?—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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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Periodically a mandolin tinkles, or maybe a fiddle swoops in as if from a low-hanging cloud.—
Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Feb. 2026
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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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The music is eclectic and includes sounds associated with Islam as well as bluegrass, hymns and spirituals.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Liberty City rapper born Maurice Samuels isn’t exactly belting out church hymns.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jingles. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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