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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
The experience incorporates Oskia skin care in a harmonious, sleep-enhancing ritual concentrated on the face, back, shoulders and scalp for children 8 and older.
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Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
While the morning encourages bouncing around like that, a harmonious lunar trine to transformative Pluto later switches the galaxy’s focus to deeper questions.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The harmonious ebb and flow reinvigorates your body, mind, and spirit.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
However, offstage their lives were often anything but harmonious.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
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Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
While the morning encourages bouncing around like that, a harmonious lunar trine to transformative Pluto later switches the galaxy’s focus to deeper questions.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The harmonious ebb and flow reinvigorates your body, mind, and spirit.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
However, offstage their lives were often anything but harmonious.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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Electronic instruments are also part of the mix, with some symphonic elements, while the dominant textures are mostly organic and obscure, created with glass harmonica, cristal baschet (an instrument made of glass rods and metal), and a squeaky water tap.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
1 Apr. 2026
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With strong frequency response, the Air Pro 4+ work well for symphonic music as well.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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The potatoes were well balanced in their level of fried-ness, and the English muffin was nice and fluffy.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
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But in the 1980s, the Communist Party developed a system of government that orchestrated regular transitions of power, balanced rival interests, encouraged policy discussion, and implemented bold economic reforms.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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Grab a compact smart plug to conveniently voice-control compatible home appliances and breathable bed sheets that hot sleepers swear by for a good night’s sleep.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The flexible boom is compatible with compliant fuel pipelines, enabling safer docking for future on‑orbit refueling operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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State emergency officials coordinated the test with cities, counties, school districts, colleges, tribal nations, and other agencies to ensure a consistent approach.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the Lions lost a lot of high scoring games, but with Monroe’s consistent pitching success, the team is more well-rounded with an ability to win close, low scoring bouts.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jack White and Jack Black were the musical guest and host on this week’s Saturday Night Live, which aired on April 4.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
5 Apr. 2026
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The musical takes place in a spectacular outdoor amphitheater that has stadium seating on one side of the stage and the jagged red-and-purple-striped formations of the Badlands rolling out for miles on the other.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Before the fossils discovered in China, scientists saw traces of this symmetric body type in fossil tracks, but not the critters themselves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The architecture follows a classic French composition, a symmetrical facade punctuated by tall windows, and rooms arranged in sequence.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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As foundation board president in 2002, Harris led efforts to build a new Holocaust museum at 9603 Woods Drive in Skokie, which gained unanimous approval the following year from Skokie’s village board.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The unanimous decision from a three-judge appeals panel upheld Peter’s conviction but found the lower court had incorrectly sentenced her and infringed on her freedom of speech.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 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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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 8 Apr. 2026.
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