sound bite

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Recent Examples of sound bite Any sound bite is a potential weapon. Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026 Any sound bite is a potential weapon. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026 Ahead of the episode, Harry and Colbert, 61, made a cheeky social media video set to a viral Great British Bake Off sound bite. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025 Every red carpet misstep, every viral sound bite, is instantly flattened into content. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sound bite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sound bite
Noun
  • In the clip posted to the band's official account, Saliers, 62, said she was diagnosed with cervical dystonia and an essential tremor.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
  • His father lowered his head and stared down at his hands while the defense played a Fox News clip in which a commentator identified as a former FBI agent opined that Robinson was a sociopath.
    Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • One of Glow Recipe’s original bestsellers, this oil-free moisturizer uses watermelon extract and plenty of antioxidants in a lightweight gel great for daily use by those with oily skin.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Available in clear or sheer pink, the product has an ultra-moisturizing effect and a creamy texture, thanks to a mixture of coconut oil, argan oil, pomegranate extract, and shea butter.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • During the set, Bieber played songs from his latest albums SWAG and SWAG II, as well as snippets of hits from throughout his career.
    Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Each snippet of information is like a single tile being laid, with the story’s mosaic slowly, and tragically, emerging.
    The Know, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The transcript of that exchange has not been publicly released, though Wolf referenced excerpts in court Tuesday.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
  • These are excerpts of the audio interview.
    Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Finally, Tetzloff performed another quotation.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The quotation is from the Book of Isaiah, which is recognized as Scripture by Christians and Jews.
    Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Sound bite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sound%20bite. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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