gongs

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

More than 1,150 people received gongs in the latest list, which is decided by an honours committee.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

One Direction won seven gongs at the Brits in total before his band split up.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025

“Election Night” was free of blingy graphics, screeching chyrons and doom-soaked gongs and bells at the top of each hour.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

Led by Netanel and the members of her High Vibe Tribe, it’s a 90-minute alfresco experience that includes harp, flute, gongs, chimes, rain sticks, crystal bowls and other relaxing sound makers.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

I cautiously walked into the alley, alert for anything unusual, but there was no sound of drums or gongs or noise at all.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang