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Recent Examples of tinkles
Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 16 Oct. 2025
From the moment that Jerry Goldsmith’s piano tinkles caress the opening bars of his score while stars float past the frame, anyone with a soul knows that this is not your average IP cash-in.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
From the moment that Jerry Goldsmith’s piano tinkles caress the opening bars of his score while stars float past the frame, anyone with a soul knows that this is not your average IP cash-in.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinkles
Noun
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Visitors also discovered a Zen Room with agarwood scents, cushions and bell chimes, offering a tranquil pause before returning to the bustle of Paris.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The structures don’t include accessible swings or merry-go-rounds, or any kind of enrichment such as textured panels or chimes for kids with disabilities.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And that rings true despite the Sixers defeating the Charlotte Hornets 125-121 on Saturday night to become one of a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference to start the year with two consecutive wins.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And virtually all of them had played on a ton of station identification and advertising jingles.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
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Freebairn-Smith’s works also feature collaborations on dozens of commercial jingles for Chevron, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Dubonnet Wine, Pacific Bell, among others.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Tinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinkles. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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