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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
Just look for a warm blue, like teal, rather than a cool one, to ensure the contrast is harmonious.
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Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Your host has invested time and energy into planning a thoughtful menu and bringing your own dish forces them to include something in the assortment that may not be harmonious with the rest of the meal.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
This is a week where your closest bonds could feel sweeter, deeper, and more harmonious — whether financially, emotionally, or romantically.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
Dynamic pigment technology is at play here, making sure the hues layer on in an even and harmonious way (thereby sparing you from having to do any blending yourself).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Your host has invested time and energy into planning a thoughtful menu and bringing your own dish forces them to include something in the assortment that may not be harmonious with the rest of the meal.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
This is a week where your closest bonds could feel sweeter, deeper, and more harmonious — whether financially, emotionally, or romantically.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
Dynamic pigment technology is at play here, making sure the hues layer on in an even and harmonious way (thereby sparing you from having to do any blending yourself).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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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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Seven Heat players finished with double-digit points in another balanced effort.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seen as having balanced ties between Washington and Tehran — Iraq’s two dominant patrons — while delivering a modicum of improved services and security.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Vehicles equipped with compatible receivers can draw this power while driving.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Most providers include or sell a compatible modem/router.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nolan Smith’s Monday return from injured reserve, paired with Phillips’ debut, created a consistent threat the 2025 Eagles hadn’t yet fielded.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Maintaining consistent sleep and wake schedules—even on weekends—is cornerstone of behavioral sleep therapy.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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On the heels of six Grammy nominations for her seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend, pop star Sabrina Carpenter has inked a deal to star in and produce an untitled musical, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, for Universal Pictures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter is set to jump down the rabbit hole and onto the big screen with a new musical adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic Alice in Wonderland.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The four-foot-long garlands come in a set of two, ideal for layering or creating a symmetrical mantel-scape.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Its 100% fiber network is expanding quickly, and multigig plans deliver symmetrical upload and download speeds, unlimited data and no annual contracts.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The unanimous ruling cleared the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shake-up that’s designed to give consumers more choices.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two unanimous high court decisions from 2012 encapsulate the Obama-era overreach of statutory interpretation.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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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 20 Nov. 2025.
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