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as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
the naturally harmonious sounds of a forest glen in springtime
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as in balanced
having the parts agreeably related
a harmonious arrangement of archways and doorways in the palace courtyard
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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
an unusually harmonious meeting among the leaders resulted in a quick peace agreement
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
no form of social discrimination can ever be harmonious with the basic principles and ideals of our nation
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Recent Examples of harmonious
Extra options means there may be times when a player’s ego must be checked at the door, keeping things as harmonious as possible.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Buckley’s face is a symphony, guiding us through the movie’s plot with violent chords of rage and sorrow, graced with harmonious notes of tender affection.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
During that 35-minute introductory news conference, live-streamed worldwide, all seemed harmonious.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Penang is culturally rich, harmonious and open.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Buckley’s face is a symphony, guiding us through the movie’s plot with violent chords of rage and sorrow, graced with harmonious notes of tender affection.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
During that 35-minute introductory news conference, live-streamed worldwide, all seemed harmonious.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Penang is culturally rich, harmonious and open.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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What elevates the film into the stratosphere, though, is Murch’s symphonic manipulation of music, sound, and noise.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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The familiar Star Wars symphonic scores were reserved for soundtracks inside the two anchor attractions and live shows in the land that were eventually cut from the budget.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Why do some colored sections feel more balanced than others?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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As national tensions rose during the era of Black Lives Matter and NFL protests, Kraft articulated a position that balanced unity with constitutional rights.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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And a number of companies are also making hearing aids and earbuds that are compatible with Auracast.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Customers with compatible devices can text emergency services through satellite.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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That’s it; those options represent the full suite of possibilities that are consistent with dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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While early findings noted injuries consistent with a fall, the San Bernardino County Coroner later ruled her death a homicide.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The musical movies have received critical acclaim, and the second film earned five total nominations at this year's Globes — one more than the 2025 Golden Globes.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other late-night shows have similarly reduced their musical acts in recent years.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Expressive Front Entrances Rather than relying on traditional lawns and symmetrical, cookie-cutter layouts, homeowners are embracing front yards that reflect their living rooms.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Having established that the cosmic microwave background is symmetric on large scales, variations in this relic radiation from the big bang have been found.—
Subir Sarkar,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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After unanimous pushback from the council, the plan is now on hold; however, Mendelsohn said taking away services from certain communities to save money isn't the answer.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The unanimous All-American became the first-ever Utes’ lineman to win the Outland Trophy after not allowing a sack, and only five QB pressures.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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That is why Pärt’s music in English, with its many single-syllable words, consonant clusters and diphthongs, sounds one way.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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