Thesaurus results for CLINKETY-CLANK

clinkety-clank

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Definition of clinkety-clank

as in rattle

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Leadership disruptions can distract management, rattle employees, concern investors, and create reputational challenges for organizations.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The slightest details, or the smallest bits of structure, are what stick out—what can feel like an amorphous ooze of nothingness suddenly snaps into place thanks to a rhythmic rattle or jagged vocal sample.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026

Definition of rattle

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Periodically a mandolin tinkles, or maybe a fiddle swoops in as if from a low-hanging cloud.

— Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026

Definition of tinkle

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The lemon zest and juice bring plenty of brightness, but the yogurt adds a little tang, too, that keeps the whole cake from turning cloyingly sweet.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Sherry has a nutty flavor, and balsamic vinegar adds a rich, syrupy tang to glazes.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Definition of tang

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Aldis makes his in-ring WWE debut here after joining the company in 2023 as SmackDown General Manager, following long runs in TNA and NWA.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
That is why millions of people now sleep with a ring, a watch or a smart bassinet nearby, quietly collecting sleep data all night long.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of ring

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Better, perhaps, to have the power to choose who can see you—a jangle of chains, a nod, a hanky, a flick of the wrist.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The best power-pop thrives on the simmering tension between joyous jangle and sorrowful sentiment, and Presley imbues Orange’s songs with a palpable sense of shame and regret that makes even its most ebullient tracks feel heavy.

— Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of jangle

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Langley’s easy-listening voice, with just a tinge of husk and a distinctive Southern twang, has earned her a broad fan base, said Melinda Newman, Billboard’s executive editor for West Coast and Nashville.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
And side dishes like macaroni and cheese shout with more of a southern drawl than a Texas twang.

— Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

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