bells and whistles
plural noun
: items or features that are useful or decorative but not essential : frills
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Even basic microwaves without all the bells and whistles have improved in recent years, offering more even cooking to avoid those cold spots when reheating a meal.
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Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
In order to get all of these bells and whistles, a customer will need to be either an ESPN cable customer or a flagship service subscriber.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Photo : Bell Flight Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
Out of this group, Bell’s five-seat 505 Jet Ranger X is for buyers who want all the bells and whistles, including 99 cubic feet of interior space and raised rear seats that allow everyone to enjoy the panoramic view.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
There are plenty of bells and whistles that cost extra, including virtual help from CPAs, EAs, and agents, the latter of which will review, sign, and e-file your return.
—John Mihaly, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
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Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
In order to get all of these bells and whistles, a customer will need to be either an ESPN cable customer or a flagship service subscriber.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Photo : Bell Flight Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
Out of this group, Bell’s five-seat 505 Jet Ranger X is for buyers who want all the bells and whistles, including 99 cubic feet of interior space and raised rear seats that allow everyone to enjoy the panoramic view.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
There are plenty of bells and whistles that cost extra, including virtual help from CPAs, EAs, and agents, the latter of which will review, sign, and e-file your return.
—John Mihaly, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Bells and whistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bells%20and%20whistles. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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