sound bite

NOUN

very brief broadcast statement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blurb clip excerpt one-liner quotation slogan snippet

WEAK

buzzword fifteen minutes of fame news item newsbreak notation note outtake passage photo opportunity piece quote saying selection spot news

Example Sentences

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“INAROW62” opens with a “Scott Pilgrim” sound bite, continuing a reference point Díaz previously explored on the “Sayonara” track “Ramona Flowers” — named after the titular character’s edgy female love interest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

And it was a sound bite that outraged Bill Ackman, leading him to amplify it repeatedly.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2024

"An empty slogan won't pay decent wages, false promises won't build secure homes, and a sound bite won't empower local people and local communities to take control of their futures."

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023

The idea that all social media apps, not just TikTok, are due for better oversight and regulation was another sound bite the creators offered up on Wednesday.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023

I overhear the sound bite about the Petrakises’ lawyer while I wait for another lecture from my guidance counselor about not living up to my potential.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson