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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 results a harmonious conversation of fashions ever-present influences.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art of arranging objects within a space to create a harmonious flow of energy that promotes balance.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
At least in the public eye, things were harmonious within Salt-N-Pepa — but then Salt disbanded the group.
—Andy Greene, VIBE.com, 9 Feb. 2026
At least in the public eye, things were harmonious within Salt-N-Pepa — but then Salt disbanded the group.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art of arranging objects within a space to create a harmonious flow of energy that promotes balance.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
At least in the public eye, things were harmonious within Salt-N-Pepa — but then Salt disbanded the group.
—Andy Greene, VIBE.com, 9 Feb. 2026
At least in the public eye, things were harmonious within Salt-N-Pepa — but then Salt disbanded the group.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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At least two of the three pieces on Tuesday night’s program, at Moody Performance Hall, were conceived for orchestras smaller than our symphonic norms.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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With a new focus on melody and epic scene-setting, the Florida metal band goes all in on symphonic black metal.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jaycie Helmer led a balanced scoring attack for Mounds View.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Both grains are nutritious and can be included in a balanced diet based on your needs and preferences.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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That makes the technology compatible for long-duration electricity storage, but definitely not for EVs.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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So the project is still sitting there, a big site bundled with an even bigger idea, waiting for a couple of politicians with compatible styles and mutually reinforcing housing agendas to kick it back to life.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2026
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Their texture was slippery and soft, even if the shapes weren’t consistent.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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The service The friendly team offers guests a reliable and inspiring stay with superb facilities and services; attention to detail is consistent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The two introduced musical guest Mumford and Sons’ first number together, and Williams stood by his man at the final goodbyes, but Saturday’s SNL was assuredly all about Storrie, not Heated Rivalry, and not Williams.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
1 Mar. 2026
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Today, a year after his mom’s death (and just a few months after his dad, Grammy-winning singer D’Angelo, died of pancreatic cancer), the rapper and metro Atlanta resident keeps his parents’ respective, and equally influential, musical legacies close.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Conducting a fair test for 2D transistors To measure the true impact of this effect, the researchers built a symmetric dual-gate transistor.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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This variety forms a symmetrical mound to a height of 3-4 feet.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Austin police officers will soon be able to fine motorists up to $500 for excessive engine noise following a unanimous Austin City Council vote Thursday.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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We, the staff, contract employees and freelancers of the Berlinale and associated institutions, representing a plurality of perspectives, speak with one voice in unanimous support of the extraordinary Tricia Tuttle as the Director of the Berlinale.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Feb. 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
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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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