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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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But the whole album is a pretty great example of melodic rock.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Both songs appear to be passionate ballads by the two impressive vocalists, with Erivo lending her melodic riff to Dorothy’s iconic line.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Finest City Brass & Percussion, a symphonic brass ensemble of 25-30 musicians, will perform new music for brass instruments and orchestral music adapted for large brass ensembles.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Following the addition of Lodge (as well as new guitarist and singer Justin Hayward), the band took a turn towards more symphonic, progressive and psychedelic rock.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lamar and Clipse, however, are lyrical titans.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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In the New Visions competition for first- and second-time features, Spanish helmer Jaume Claret Muxart nabbed the Golden Puffin for his lyrical coming-of-age film that captures the discovery of desire.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On October 10th, Questlove was honored with the third annual Peabody Trailblazer Award, recognizing specifically his work as a musical archivist, documentarian, and cultural steward.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Billboard Hall of Fame Award celebrates a career that extends beyond musical performance and takes into account the incredible influence the recipient enjoys as an artist globally in multiple fields, according to a press release.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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But for many of Swift’s fans, ponying up must feel simultaneously pleasurable and obligatory—just like paying to attend Life of a Showgirl movie screenings that mostly consisted of lyric videos.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 89-minute big-screen event was a mix of music videos, behind-the-scenes footage and a series of lyric videos for tracks on her new album.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
9 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
Adjective
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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 19 Oct. 2025.
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