tintinnabulations

Definition of tintinnabulationsnext
plural of tintinnabulation
as in rattles
a series of short high ringing sounds the merry tintinnabulation of church bells

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Noun
  • Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Accessibility and Sustainability Guest rooms are all in compliance with ADA, with many offering accessible clearance for wheelchairs and audible chimes for the hearing impaired.
    Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Across the album, delicate chimes, gritty shakers, and orchestral strings radiate like the softened glow of old music videos.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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“Tintinnabulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tintinnabulations. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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