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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
Ragtime’s jubilant origins in vaudeville and communal dancing are apparent in its euphonious melodies and playful rhythms.
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Aly Eleanor,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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.
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Stephen Cass,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Sep. 2023
Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing.
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Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 Aug. 2023
The result was the bright, euphonious blend that became the group’s trademark.
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Bill Friskics-Warren,
New York Times,
29 June 2023
Although seemingly euphonious, such concepts and goals are anything but.
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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.
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Rolling Stone,
20 May 2021
With a euphonious voice, tender lyrics, and smooth instrumentals, Brittanny Fousheé believes her music speaks for itself.
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Allison Hazel,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2021
Aly Eleanor,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
The man with the famously euphonious voice narrated a video about blues music while the musicians played classic blues songs backed by the symphony.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphonious
Adjective
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The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
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The music from the Los Angeles alternative/space-rock trio remains cinematic, deeply melodic, contemplative, and filled with darkness.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The German and Austrian symphonic and operatic music of the 1930s happens to be the root of the Hollywood soundtrack, created by composers such as Erich Korngold, who fled the Nazis.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.—
Cassidy Sollazzo,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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While obviously, the lyrical sentiment contains romantic implications, the veritable love affair is really between McCartney and Lennon, their friendship and creative partnership an enviable match.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Swanky Kitchen Band, named after our traditional local lemonade, is the keeper of Kitchen Music, which is a musical tradition native to the Cayman Islands.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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And that is an ancient literary dynamic—a lyric condition, and a version of apostrophe, of addressing someone who can’t respond.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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And Jazz, with its swinging structure and lyric language, feels especially suited for the dramatic treatment.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Light energy harnessed in the real world was now playing through the radio of his car in the dream world in the form of melodious static that lulled him either to sleep soundly or to be sound asleep.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This new 20-minute epic was the band’s Crazy Horse moment, their idea of a rock anthem that starts with a tuneful, melancholy song and then proceeds to deconstruct it with loud report.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Euphonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphonious. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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