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Recent Examples of bells and whistles
View 4 Images While some ebikes just stick to being bikes with motors, others really lean into the electronic bells and whistles.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2025
The Verdict on Betty White's Banana Bread There are no bells and whistles with this banana bread recipe.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Although fun, this wasn’t just doing a quick paint job and adding a couple bells and whistles.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Though there are no bells and whistles like a spa, gym, or tennis courts — the lodge really just provides a comfortable, convenient option for overnight stays.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2025
The Verdict on Betty White's Banana Bread There are no bells and whistles with this banana bread recipe.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Although fun, this wasn’t just doing a quick paint job and adding a couple bells and whistles.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Though there are no bells and whistles like a spa, gym, or tennis courts — the lodge really just provides a comfortable, convenient option for overnight stays.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Bells and whistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bells%20and%20whistles. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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