bells and whistles

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Recent Examples of bells and whistles This bag is packed with bells and whistles. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Mar. 2025 Related Articles Sales or no sales, shopping at Nordstrom is always a good idea, thanks to the many bells and whistles offered by this mega retailer. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025 While the accommodations are clean and comfortable, don’t expect too many bells and whistles. Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025 The contracts include a lot of bells and whistles, pricing them higher than what a commercial customer might pay. ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bells and whistles

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“Bells and whistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bells%20and%20whistles. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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