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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
So, while the Clooneys might genuinely have a uniquely harmonious dynamic, for most couples, a complete lack of disagreement might be worth a closer look to ensure peace isn't just tension in disguise.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
On April 6, Venus will dance with Saturn in a harmonious trine, creating a romantic energy flow swirling with passion and intimacy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Trump is positioning his anger against the broader needs of harmonious partnership: While his own numbers have been plummeting, Fox’s have been rising.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
The whiskey is smooth and silky on the palate, featuring a harmonious blend of stone fruit, caramel, leather, and a hint of smoke.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
On April 6, Venus will dance with Saturn in a harmonious trine, creating a romantic energy flow swirling with passion and intimacy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Trump is positioning his anger against the broader needs of harmonious partnership: While his own numbers have been plummeting, Fox’s have been rising.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
The whiskey is smooth and silky on the palate, featuring a harmonious blend of stone fruit, caramel, leather, and a hint of smoke.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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The fusion of Nas’ poetic lyricism with a full symphonic accompaniment has drawn praise from both audiences and collaborators.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Stylistically, Simon smoothly moves from charismatic symphonic writing through a wide range of African American musical styles, leaving improvisational room for the vocal soloists.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Although lower prices could eventually benefit local buyers, the road to a more balanced market remains uncertain.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Its products are built to serve without drawing too much attention, creating a space that feels measured, balanced, and personal.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Check your manufacturer's instructions: Always verify that your air fryer and glass dish are compatible to prevent any issues.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The glasses are compatible with Siri, Cortana and Google.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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The behavior of the HOA was consistent: extractive economics dressed in legitimacy.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Through their consistent efforts and commitment, the Narwhals achieved recognition by obtaining the Excellence in Engineering Award, the team’s first mechanical award.—
Claire Lin And Kyle Vu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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In 2023, the two were the only musical acts to release a new chart-topping solo album in each of the previous three years.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This week, the Kennedy Center announced its 2025-2026 season, which includes the touring Broadway productions of The Outsiders and Moulin Rouge, the musical Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE and performances by the New York City Ballet and the Martha Graham Dance Company.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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While supporters tend to be liberals and critics conservatives, the sorting isn’t exactly symmetrical.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The layout of the property feels undeniably symmetrical from the sleek white marble walkway paths to the lush green Zen gardens (created by landscape architect Karl Princic) that blanket the property.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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The unanimous vote said Oakridge can’t simply proceed, but instead would have to through the formal review process of applying for a zoning permit.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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That's because 127 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary by a unanimous vote.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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China remains a far cry from having the sort of labor unions and collective bargaining that are taken for granted elsewhere, but, as Steinfeld correctly argues, Chinese labor practices are moving away from their revolutionary roots and are increasingly consonant with Western standards.—
Simon Tay,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2010
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Where the republic’s hypocrisy fed its fatal weakness, corruption, the Taliban’s unabashed brutality was consonant with the movement’s strength, its unity.—
Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
22 May 2024
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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