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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
The Anrabess Two-piece Lounge Set is a standout, with pleated wide-leg pants and a short-sleeve top that’s harmonious for spring and summer trips.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Architecture and design The architecture and design team has succeeded in creating a harmonious blend of Art Nouveau, elements of the Wiener Werkstätten and Asian influences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
On April 26, Venus will meet with Neptune in a harmonious sextile, adding an air of fantasy, sweetness and courage.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Saying something shocking may be just what’s needed for a harmonious outcome.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Architecture and design The architecture and design team has succeeded in creating a harmonious blend of Art Nouveau, elements of the Wiener Werkstätten and Asian influences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
On April 26, Venus will meet with Neptune in a harmonious sextile, adding an air of fantasy, sweetness and courage.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Saying something shocking may be just what’s needed for a harmonious outcome.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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Through the orchestra’s Keeping Score project − an initiative that includes documentaries, an education program and more, − Tilson Thomas introduced millions of viewers and students to symphonic music via public television and classrooms across the state, according to the San Francisco Symphony.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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These five symphonic songs are set to poetry by Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko.—
Flora Bigham,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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An independent redistricting commission — transparent, balanced and insulated from the very political pressures that have corrupted this process.—
Daryl Campbell,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Still, the majority of testers found it to be balanced and consistent throughout.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The mobile app is compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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Some games aren't compatible, but that's an extremely short list that's becoming shorter by the day as patches are released for the few games with compatibility hiccups.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Bugenhagen notes that this allows for consistent involvement throughout each stage of the process, from initial consultation to post-date feedback.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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In addition to the three passengers who died earlier in the cruise, five other people are thought to have symptoms consistent with an outbreak of hantavirus.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
6 May 2026
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Hosts, musical guests for rest of the season Who's hosting 'SNL' next week?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Others, such as classical composer Florence Price and folk singer Granny Almeda Riddle, might not be as well known, but their talents and vision are nevertheless part of the musical tapestry that extends beyond the Natural State.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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The Nuremberg rallies were simply political stage plays, with music from Wagner, drums, symmetrical marching formations, red flags, and gatherings often held in darkness to heighten the mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once flowering is over, prune back your lilac bushes to keep them symmetrical.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The unanimous vote followed sometimes emotional testimony at a City Council meeting from Angelenos about how their lives had been shaken by discriminatory traffic stops and searches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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American frontier labs hold the lead on models, chips, and lithography — but the report finds near-unanimous conviction among leaders that this advantage is fragile.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
7 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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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
Cite this Entry
“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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