CHIMING Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

chiming 1 of 2

adjective

as in mellifluous

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chiming

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verb

present participle of chime

as in blending

to form a pleasing relationship the restaurant's manor-house decor chimes perfectly with the chef's traditionalist take on haute cuisine

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as in ringing

to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates the doorbell chimed just as we were sitting down to eat

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as in repeating

to say or state again TV commercial that chimes the same message over and over

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Recent Examples of chiming

Adjective

At Chopard, the centuries-old chiming complication is elevated to the hilt with sapphire-crystal gongs. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 The sentence kept going, swelling to paragraph length and encompassing all of human nature in a chiming succession of clauses. — New York Times, 9 June 2026 Next to the tourbillon’s prosaic function as a foil for the effects of gravity on accuracy, the minute repeater’s more poetic chiming function is a welcome departure from the obsession with chronometry. — Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 The combination of the chiming, delayed guitar, twiddly ‘80s synths, weird time signatures and Fish’s unique lyrics and vocal delivery all added up to a very intriguing listen. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 May 2026 On his latest album, the Russian producer crafts distinctive dub techno rhythms inspired by the chiming repetitions of Indonesian gamelan music. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026 Layered harmonies – with an assist from Ed Sheeran – and chiming guitars tell a story inspired by Taras Topolia and is written in the form of a letter from a solider on active duty. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026

Verb

The church bells had been a constant companion during my stay in Valoria la Buena, chiming every hour on the hour since my arrival. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Department store Macy’s highlights sporty prep, statement sneakers, denim, and activewear as key trends for the 2026 back-to-school period, chiming with analyst predictions. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026 Soon after the post went up, Grado said, her Venmo started chiming. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 When ships passed through the channel, residents would wave towels and sheets out their windows, Franciscans chiming the hilltop monastery’s bells as a friendly welcome. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Various limited editions followed, marking a new era of mechanical watches and highly complicated timepieces, including chiming watches, which Stern was a true fan of. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026 The chiming from phones was music to everyone’s ears. — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 May 2026 Harris suggests that the feature’s unapologetically positive vibe and message, is chiming with audiences in the current geopolitical climate, citing the success of Neal Street’s Hamnet as well as Call the Midwife. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2026 The sound bath and a chiming bell provide a resonant echo in which attendees visibly relax, most with their eyes closed. — Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiming

Adjective

Out beyond the shore, the sky had turned a wash of pink and gold—a celestial curtainfall soundtracked by the thwack of a snare drum, and the mellifluous burble of yet another pint being poured.

— Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Of course, Hershiser and every other Dodger broadcaster inevitably face comparison to the mellifluous voice that became synonymous with baseball itself.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of mellifluous

Verb

Nike’s athletes’ kits this season were inspired by basketball, presenting a unique sartorial challenge blending the two distinct on-court sports.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Was Zeuxis’s imitation in this instance a case of gathering (breaking up the models, then collecting and aggregating pieces) or a case of transformation (merging and blending some parts or traits into a smooth and seamless new whole)?

— Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of blending

Verb

The company’s mysterious founder and chief executive officer Xu Yangtian remained largely out of the spotlight at the HKEX bell-ringing ceremony, allowing his senior executives to speak on his behalf.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
In April this year, the carillon bells atop the Plaza’s tower, fashioned after La Giralda in Seville, Spain, began ringing again.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of ringing

Verb

The boards that avoid repeating the errors of that 2012 firm will not be the ones holding the most detailed AI policy documents.

— Amer Al Ahbabi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Hundreds of residents returned to the streets the following day, marching toward the Trampolín and Benítez beach areas where migrants were camped and repeating the same chant, according to EFE.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of repeating

Adjective

Layers are everywhere in 2026, but this time the haircut is being imagined as less edgy and a bit softer—more flowing, more subtle.

— Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of flowing

Verb

Flying private is more popular than ever, but the luxury experience and its corresponding price tag makes these flights out of reach for most people.

— Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Election officials would submit voters’ names, addresses, and corresponding barcode information through a federal portal.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of corresponding

Verb

Hayden Panettiere‘s on-again, off-again boyfriend, who was with her at the time of her death in South Carolina over the weekend, has released a statement reiterating that police have said there was no foul play suspected.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
However, Blake, reiterating sentiments shared by Brian Cashman, described the odds of Lagrange making his big league debut this season as unlikely.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of reiterating

Adjective

This new 20-minute epic was the band’s Crazy Horse moment, their idea of a rock anthem that starts with a tuneful, melancholy song and then proceeds to deconstruct it with loud report.

— Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of tuneful

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