bells and whistles
Example Sentences
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Not to go all Charlie Brown here – and yes, a Peanuts-themed fireplace exists on the Interwebs – but might we introspect about these commercialist and consumerist bells and whistles leading us astray?
From Salon
There are no ads, paywalls, dark patterns, or bells and whistles at all.
From Slate
But in a digital age of flashier bells and whistles, why are comics appealing to them?
From BBC
Organizers said the desire to outfit the exhibit with digital bells and whistles came directly from the top.
From Los Angeles Times
Flighty users pay for access to the full suite of bells and whistles, though a limited version of the app is free to download.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.