Synonyms of bells and whistles

bells and whistles

plural noun

as in emblazonry

Related Words

• emblazonry
• apparel
• frosting
• filigree
• ornament
• trim
• decoration
• ornamentation
• adornment
• finery
• setoff
• embellishment
• flourish
• garnish
• improvement
• froufrou
• blazonry
• chichi
• frippery
• garnishment
• flounce
• enhancement
• frill
• ruffle
• garniture
• enrichment
• doodad
• fal-lal
• beautifier
• caparison
• bric-a-brac
• foofaraw
• appliqué
• embroidery
• embellisher
• glitter
• fancywork
• embossment
• furbelow
• gilt
• design
• furnishings
• bedizenment
• pattern
• trappings
• regalia
• figure

Dissimilar Words

• scar
• disfigurement
• blemish
• spot
• stain
• blot
• defacement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bells and whistles

Official visit season is here and will pick up in earnest next weekend, when programs across the country roll out all their flashiest bells and whistles. —Grace Raynor, New York Times, 21 May 2026

Dreamy chef’s kitchen with all the bells and whistles? —Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026

The Forum stage appeared considerably small for such a sizable venue (it should be noted that the venue itself was compacted as the upper terrace was closed off), and the only bells and whistles were plumes of smoke and a screen-and-light setup. —Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026

Even its final bars of Gregorian chanting, one of many bells and whistles stuffed between the mawkish choruses, can’t lift this track out of the morass. —Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026