jingles 1 of 2

noun

plural of jingle
1
as in rattles
a series of short high ringing sounds the jingle of change in my pocket

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2
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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jingles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jingle
as in clinks
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound the bell on the kitten's collar jingled as she walked

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Recent Examples of jingles
Noun
Our heroine, Allie (Monica Barbaro), is a singer who records commercial jingles for products that treat acne and vaginal dryness (presumably less of a problem, given the current non-state of affairs). — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 Aronow started out as a performer herself, her childhood spent singing popular jingles for Hasbro and Kidz Bop. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026 Most commercial content hits viewers with messages, jingles and even cute mascots. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 July 2026 The artists will be fine, but the guys who do commercial music, film music, advertising music, jingles, and everything, they will be replaced. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026 The show’s jingles about the virus also play intermittently throughout the day and residents are able to call in with questions. — Ope Adetayo, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 Commercial news bulletins are generally shorter than news bulletins on public or community stations and can also feature advertisements and jingles. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026 The most immediate disruption may appear in commercial niches such as advertising jingles or podcast themes. — Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jingles
  1. rattles
  2. ballads
  3. clinks
  4. chimes
  5. songs
  6. rings
  7. tinkles
  8. hymns
Noun
  • LightDesire Musical Caterpillar Tummy Time Toy From squeaking noises to baby rattles to teething toys, this music caterpillar contributes to a complete multi-sensory experience.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Owner complaints around the current-generation Tundra have included interior rattles and occasional trim or electronic issues.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of rattles
Noun
  • Her mother, Avie Lee Parton, ran the household and was fond of singing traditional Appalachian ballads.
    — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a self-reflective collection of empowering pop anthems and wistful ballads that detail not only the dissolution of a relationship but a return to oneself.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of ballads
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of clinks
Noun
  • The malfunction may prevent affected vehicles from meeting federal safety standards, as turn signals, hazard lamps and warning chimes could be disabled, Toyota said, adding the risk of injury or a crash increases depending on the defect’s scale.
    — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Skip fake florals, door bows, and chimes, which can look cheap or annoy neighbors.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
Definition of chimes
Noun
  • Deezer and YouTube Music also ask distributors to flag when songs are created by AI and use advanced tools to help flag when they're not marked correctly.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Debuting on December 12, 2025 on Disney+, the feature documents the last concert on the extensive tour, during which Swift performed songs from almost all of her albums ever released.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of songs
Verb
  • There are various reasons that rings true for professionals looking to become leaders.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But for anyone who remembers the subprime housing meltdown — which preceded the 2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession — turning real assets into complex securitized vehicles inevitably rings a few alarm bells.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rings
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of tinkles
Noun
  • Little Haiti looks ahead On a humid morning in Little Haiti, about a dozen people walked into Notre Dame d’Haiti Catholic Church for Mass, taking Communion and singing hymns in French.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Faithful gather to sing hymns and sip Bloody Marys, and a revolving cast of chaplains, including one who once served at the University of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lead services.
    — Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of hymns

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“Jingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jingles. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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