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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
Make your surroundings harmonious by redecorating your home or even just changing your bed linens, puting fresh flowers in a vase, hanging some new wall art, or painting a room.
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Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
The motif could just be a harmonious combination of elements.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Click through to see the five most socially harmonious cities in the world.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
The 7-point rule is the theory that to achieve a harmonious look, your outfit should add up to between 7 and 10 points.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
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Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
The motif could just be a harmonious combination of elements.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Click through to see the five most socially harmonious cities in the world.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
The 7-point rule is the theory that to achieve a harmonious look, your outfit should add up to between 7 and 10 points.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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From honoring Black women’s transformative roles in symphonic music to celebrating gospel legends and Black Southern electronic music, Eldorado Ballroom Houston is both homage and innovation.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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The second longest-running symphonic outdoor drama performance in the U.S., the play has been performed every summer since 1937.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2025
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For each question, push me to take a clear stance rather than giving a balanced answer.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Which Is Healthier? Sweet potatoes and regular potatoes are nutritious foods that can fit in a balanced diet.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2025
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Moto Watch Fit: One More Thing Motorola also showed off its new Moto Watch Fit smartwatch, which is compatible with all Android phones but doesn't appear to run Wear OS.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The machines are compatible with Metro, Tonello’s a digital platform that measures the laundry’s consumption.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Apr. 2025
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The defense says the injuries O'Keefe suffered were more consistent with a dog attack or beating inside the home.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Many jurisdictions without bans specifically permit students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity, including California.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The musical carefully rethinks the Prohibition era hijinks and gender identity issues of the classic movie it’s based on.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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On the all-genre Digital Song Sales list, the tune lands at No. 9, marking another top 10 smash on a highly-competitive list that includes tracks from all musical styles.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 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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In a similar pattern like chevrons, the effect is symmetrical, suggesting balance.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, her unbeaten ended in the finals of the 2022 PFL lightweight tourney when Pacheco scored a unanimous decision win over Harrison.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court previously ruled in a unanimous decision that the administration must ease his return to the United States.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 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 1 May. 2025.
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