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as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
an opera singer with an appropriately euphonious name
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as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
the doorbell had a noticeably euphonious chime
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Recent Examples of euphonious
The man with the famously euphonious voice narrated a video about blues music while the musicians played classic blues songs backed by the symphony.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Things started out so well with Fortran and Cobol—brief yet euphonious names rooted in descriptors of language’s purpose: formula translator, business language.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2023
Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023
The result was the bright, euphonious blend that became the group’s trademark.
—Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times, 29 June 2023
Although seemingly euphonious, such concepts and goals are anything but.
—Daniel Buck, National Review, 27 Mar. 2022
Released in January 2021, the record is a poignant commentary on the restrictive beauty standards that society imposes on women, with the 18-year-old’s euphonious vocals magnifying the song’s triumphant message.
—Rolling Stone, 20 May 2021
With a euphonious voice, tender lyrics, and smooth instrumentals, Brittanny Fousheé believes her music speaks for itself.
—Allison Hazel, Essence, 10 Mar. 2021
More surprising are passages of childlike innocence—for example, a euphonious chorus of singing flowers—and episodes of polyrhythmic orchestral exuberance, as in Kay’s wild sleigh ride with the Queen.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Things started out so well with Fortran and Cobol—brief yet euphonious names rooted in descriptors of language’s purpose: formula translator, business language.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2023
Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023
The result was the bright, euphonious blend that became the group’s trademark.
—Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times, 29 June 2023
Although seemingly euphonious, such concepts and goals are anything but.
—Daniel Buck, National Review, 27 Mar. 2022
Released in January 2021, the record is a poignant commentary on the restrictive beauty standards that society imposes on women, with the 18-year-old’s euphonious vocals magnifying the song’s triumphant message.
—Rolling Stone, 20 May 2021
With a euphonious voice, tender lyrics, and smooth instrumentals, Brittanny Fousheé believes her music speaks for itself.
—Allison Hazel, Essence, 10 Mar. 2021
More surprising are passages of childlike innocence—for example, a euphonious chorus of singing flowers—and episodes of polyrhythmic orchestral exuberance, as in Kay’s wild sleigh ride with the Queen.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphonious
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The score consists of fifty-three melodic cells in and around the key of C; the performers are directed to move through these cells at their own pace, repeating them at will before moving on to the next.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The record is signature Oliver, Chris, and Jano cooking up a vibrant, melodic stew — part big-tent soul revival, part joyous dive into the abyss of whatever itch each member is wanting to scratch.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Cargile is a composer and 2019 Sundance Fellow known for his symphonic pieces Creation of the Universe (2003) and Audacity of Hope (2009).—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Boy songs with a symphonic element of some kind.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, Bleed had continued recording and performing, maintaining a loyal fan base drawn to his signature mix of southern wisdom and lyrical realism.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Laden with symbolism both in its lyrics and accompanying video, the piece — structured in operatic movements —surprises with Rosalía’s lyrical performance, gliding seamlessly between English, German, and her native Spanish.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Highlights will include musical performances by the La Jolla High School Viking Band and flyovers by the San Diego Salute Formation Team.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Headlining musical acts include Nickelback, Kid Rock, and Jason Aldean.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Yet amidst this external focus on varied lyric forms, the drive in this collection feels narrative, the stories history doubling and echoing myth and history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Keith Urban is setting the record straight after fans analyzed his lyric swaps post-Nicole Kidman split.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On a recent Tuesday evening inside Michigan's largest synagogue, a couple of singers took the stage as a piano player opened with a melodious intro.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Her natural and melodious style, so swift and unpretentious, bears death and danger on its wings.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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Spring skiing wraps up in mid-April, and summer follows with endless lake activities, huckleberry picking, and fun celebrations, including Beerfest, Schweitzer’s Northwest WineFest, and the tuneful, two-week Festival at Sandpoint.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Joni Mitchell’s and Bruce Springsteen’s hits, for example, are simultaneously tuneful and rich with story.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Euphonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphonious. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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