symphonic
adjective
sym·phon·ic
sim-ˈfä-nik 
1
2
: relating to or having the form or character of a symphony
symphonic music
3
: suggestive of a symphony especially in form, interweaving of themes, or harmonious arrangement
a symphonic drama
Examples of symphonic in a Sentence
the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
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Who doesn’t revisit this virtually symphonic song cycle about lonely adolescence without considering it one of the 10 best records ever made?
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Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
All of a Sudden Japan’s Ryusuke Hamaguchi dazzled Cannes in 2021 with his symphonic meditation on grief, regret and human connection, Drive My Car, which went on to receive four Oscar nominations, winning for best international film.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
That idea has led to a rigid view that symphonic pieces aren’t to be messed with.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
All of a Sudden Japan’s Ryusuke Hamaguchi dazzled Cannes in 2021 with his symphonic meditation on grief, regret and human connection, Drive My Car, which went on to receive four Oscar nominations, winning for best international film.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
That idea has led to a rigid view that symphonic pieces aren’t to be messed with.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphonic. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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symphonic
adjective
sym·phon·ic
sim-ˈfän-ik
2
: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra
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