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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.
—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
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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Instead of a melodic section, maybe there will be violin scratches.—
Adam Bell
February 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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That melodic emphasis is a powerful remedy for Evaporator’s limited and occasionally even formulaic sound.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Once again, the Meyerson’s big Fisk organ will get minimal use in the symphonic repertory, although resident organist Bradley Hunter Welch will perform in the Saint-Saëns Third Symphony.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Tony DeSare lends his signature vocals and dynamic piano playing to a symphonic celebration of the Piano Man’s most iconic rock hits.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her lyrical explorations of navigating a deeply feeling heart earned her a reputation as an indie bard of melancholy and loneliness, and fans, in turn, forged an intense parasocial relationship with her.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Choosing to flip from a memoiristic lyrical style to one inspired by classic literature is smart.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The two introduced musical guest Mumford and Sons’ first number together, and Williams stood by his man at the final goodbyes, but Saturday’s SNL was assuredly all about Storrie, not Heated Rivalry, and not Williams.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
1 Mar. 2026
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Today, a year after his mom’s death (and just a few months after his dad, Grammy-winning singer D’Angelo, died of pancreatic cancer), the rapper and metro Atlanta resident keeps his parents’ respective, and equally influential, musical legacies close.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Besides 8mm home movies and videos, there are glimpses of professional photographer Linda’s extraordinary portraits of famous musicians, and Paul’s diaries and handwritten lyric sheets.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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The 2½-hour ceremony opened with a whimsical tribute to Italian lyric opera, with the stage director rousing not only the closing ceremony cast, including Achille Lauro, but also long-dormant opera characters tucked away in crates within the amphitheater's tunnels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Both punk anthems and melodious tunes can be played on AM/FM CD and cassette stereo.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
17 Dec. 2025
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December’s a celebratory month showcasing our melodious melting pot of traditions, cultures, and creativity.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Parker and his team wanted a sense of heart conveyed through the playful, tuneful, unpolished score.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2026
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So go ahead and make your own playlist from these choices on Spotify or another streaming service and enjoy a tuneful Christmas day.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Euphonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphonious. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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