as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
some especially tuneful songs have been written for this new animated film
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Recent Examples of tuneful
The idea of insect welfare may be inherently less relatable than the idea that furry mammals or tuneful birds should be shielded from suffering, and the practicalities can be grim.
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Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
There are also significant health benefits to be obtained from hearing different sounds of nature–tuneful bird songs in particular.
—Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
This is not overtly a holiday tour, so expect a range of tuneful treats.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
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Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
There are also significant health benefits to be obtained from hearing different sounds of nature–tuneful bird songs in particular.
—Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
This is not overtly a holiday tour, so expect a range of tuneful treats.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuneful
Adjective
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An outdoor theater shows the long-running symphonic drama The Lost Colony.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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Now our idea is to do original songs in symphonic form with a hip-hop sensibility.—
Roy Trakin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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But the essential Flaco — his nickname means skinny — never lost his roots in the rich musical traditions of Mexican Texas.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Despite an 11-minute standing ovation at the crime musical’s Venice premiere, persistent critical backlash overtook any initial goodwill.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Here's what to know about the city's annual melodious shindigs.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
14 June 2024
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Will Smith, decked out in a sleek suit, soon joined her, melding his rhythmic rap verses with the song’s melodious flair.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Tuneful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuneful. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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