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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North pointed to the adage that “it takes a minute to say a sound bite, but an hour to explain why it is false.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

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

"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