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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
Shaw says many homeowners are drawn to tulip motifs on wallpaper and textiles, which can be blended with natural textures and complementary solids to create a layered look that feels harmonious and not at all overwhelming.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
These were not harmonious teams in the conventional sense.
—Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Jones suggests using similar tones in the rugs, bedding, and other upholstery, such as a storage bench, for harmonious design.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 25 May 2026
But Christie’s color sense seems to derive in part from her eye for what’s happening on the streets, because the members of the Velvet Gang are artists in their own right, bringing a jubilant sense of freedom to their own outfits, which feature harmonious clashes of colors, textures, and shapes.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
These were not harmonious teams in the conventional sense.
—Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Jones suggests using similar tones in the rugs, bedding, and other upholstery, such as a storage bench, for harmonious design.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 25 May 2026
But Christie’s color sense seems to derive in part from her eye for what’s happening on the streets, because the members of the Velvet Gang are artists in their own right, bringing a jubilant sense of freedom to their own outfits, which feature harmonious clashes of colors, textures, and shapes.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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Pepper’s—and the music overflowed with vision, meaning, and symphonic drama.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
24 May 2026
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Who doesn’t revisit this virtually symphonic song cycle about lonely adolescence without considering it one of the 10 best records ever made?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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But while the budget is technically balanced, its foundation is precarious.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Why Your Bones Change After 50 For most of your adult life, bone is in a state of constant, balanced turnover.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The 2,100-lb (953-kg) P21X checks in a few hundred pounds heavier than the P21 but is still quite lightweight and compatible with a variety of vehicles, including electrics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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To address this, the latest versions of Modaris and Gerber AccuMark are fully compatible, enabling fashion brands to work and co-develop with partners using other CAD systems.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Kim said the early deficit was consistent with what campaign organizers expected.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Brock sets sights on first title since 2008 A move to Class 4A in the last UIL realignment cycle hasn’t stopped Brock baseball from being a consistent powerhouse.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The new Broadway comedy made off with major hardware at the June 7 ceremony, winning four statuettes including best musical.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The show, which justly received the Tony for best musical revival contained perhaps the season’s most seismic tour de force.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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When the eye looks symmetrical, that often means the storm is not encountering anything to weaken it.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The vote was unanimous, according to a release from Polk State College, a public college based in Winter Haven.—
Austin Horn
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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What drags the installment down, however, is the sheer predictability and lack of dissent, with seven out of the nine votes being unanimous — a foreshadowing of seasons to come.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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