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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
Today, these worshippers seek to revive the cults of mother deities in order to return to this harmonious way of life.
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Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
There are mud pools from Yellowstone National Park that have a squeamish gurgle, and hearing them amid a crackling bonfire feels unexpectedly harmonious, even plausible.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Just look for a warm blue, like teal, rather than a cool one, to ensure the contrast is harmonious.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Over Your Dead Body knows that sustaining a harmonious union amid petty jealousies, paranoia, and personal flaws is hard; navigating a hostage situation involving desperate sickos and sociopaths is even harder; and maintaining a balance of laughs and gag-reflex tweaking is the hardest of it all.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
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Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
There are mud pools from Yellowstone National Park that have a squeamish gurgle, and hearing them amid a crackling bonfire feels unexpectedly harmonious, even plausible.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Just look for a warm blue, like teal, rather than a cool one, to ensure the contrast is harmonious.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Over Your Dead Body knows that sustaining a harmonious union amid petty jealousies, paranoia, and personal flaws is hard; navigating a hostage situation involving desperate sickos and sociopaths is even harder; and maintaining a balance of laughs and gag-reflex tweaking is the hardest of it all.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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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?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Other Potential Benefits of Gelatin Even if its impact on gut health isn’t fully established, gelatin can still have a place in a healthy, balanced diet.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Burries belongs in the conversation as a balanced two-way athlete.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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For these carriers, the feature is turned on by default with compatible hardware.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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These versatile microphones are compatible with any device that has a traditional headphone jack.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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What remains true, however, is that consistent, organic sales growth is still of the utmost importance to investors, Smits said.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Containers should be at least 10 to 12 inches deep, and consistent moisture helps keep roots tender and evenly sized.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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Lead actress in a musical nominee Caissie Levy eagerly joined the bit, who is widely regarded as one of Broadway’s kindest figures.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Neither actor has had much musical experience.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The device may feature an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and symmetrical dual speakers.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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All else being equal, the chance of tunneling forward is the same as tunneling backward because the overlap between the modes is symmetrical.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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The measure in the Senate was introduced by Republican John Kennedy and advanced in a unanimous 99-0 vote on Wednesday.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent Thursday.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 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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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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