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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Energy vampires are everywhere, thirsty for a selfie or a sound bite or a Zoom.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Actress Lesley Ann Warren, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in the film version, gets a sound bite with her insightful comment about the film’s depiction of gender.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024

Another consideration is that the Manhattan case, which is being brought by the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, is not easily explained in a sound bite or a 30-second ad.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Nevertheless, the academics tried to offer careful, nuanced answers to hypothetical questions and ended up on the wrong end of a sound bite.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2024

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