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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
Originating in India, Ayurveda emphasizes understanding your body’s rhythms in pursuit of a more harmonious existence.
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Anjana Rajbhandary, Outside Online, 20 July 2025
Both of these are great for a lake house that is harmonious with nature while not taking away from the views.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
Good conservation practice demands a harmonious union of science and artistry.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Things get even more intriguing on July 18 when Mercury stations retrograde in Leo, causing communication mishaps and the return of an ex or two, but its alignment with Venus offers a chance for reconnection and harmonious conversations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Anjana Rajbhandary, Outside Online, 20 July 2025
Both of these are great for a lake house that is harmonious with nature while not taking away from the views.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
Good conservation practice demands a harmonious union of science and artistry.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Things get even more intriguing on July 18 when Mercury stations retrograde in Leo, causing communication mishaps and the return of an ex or two, but its alignment with Venus offers a chance for reconnection and harmonious conversations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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An outdoor theater shows the long-running symphonic drama The Lost Colony.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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Now our idea is to do original songs in symphonic form with a hip-hop sensibility.—
Roy Trakin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Each tablet also includes prebiotic FOS, vitamin D, zinc and biotin to keep your gut balanced and healthy.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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With a relationship dating to 1970, the tandem built a balanced, rhythmic symmetry that accommodated any type of flourish or alteration.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Like every other release in the iOS 18 cycle, iOS 18.6 is compatible with all iPhones from 2018 onwards.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Unfortunately, our society is not really compatible with happy child-rearing.—
Rachel Deutsch
July 29,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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The motorcycle, according to police, had damage consistent with being struck by another vehicle which then left the scene.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Although the new study did not test a uniform walking regimen, Barha suggests walking multiple times daily to break up sedentary behavior and maintaining consistent walking habits year to year to prevent cognitive decline.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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Bad Bunny's new album, in addition to being a musical phenomenon, is a declaration of principles – a love letter to his homeland.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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The short clip shows Aguilera — an executive producer on the musical — smiling and clapping during the performance, with scenes from the production spliced throughout.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
20 July 2025
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Understanding Leggy Growth in Hydrangeas Rather than a full, more symmetrical shape, leggy hydrangeas have long, sparse stems with foliage that is primarily at the top.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Finally, the American flag, the Stars and Stripes, is not even symmetrical.—
Tom Shattuck,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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With the help of the Pacific Legal Foundation, the couple sued and five years later won a unanimous decision from the Supreme Court affirming their right to review in a federal court.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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In May 2023, Daniels earned the vacant IBF heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision over Alrie Meleisea.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 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 Aug. 2025.
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