1
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
Their matching looks were as harmonious as their piano playing.
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Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025
Like Libra, this Santa’s branding is harmonious, charming, with lots of feel-good vibes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Watchmakers of the Vallée de Joux have always pursued perfection while remaining harmonious and aesthetic, to evoke emotion through what is sometimes a very raw mechanical art.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
The combination of all of the ingredients was more of a harmonious, song-and-dance ensemble performance.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
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Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025
Like Libra, this Santa’s branding is harmonious, charming, with lots of feel-good vibes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Watchmakers of the Vallée de Joux have always pursued perfection while remaining harmonious and aesthetic, to evoke emotion through what is sometimes a very raw mechanical art.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
The combination of all of the ingredients was more of a harmonious, song-and-dance ensemble performance.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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Three musicians on stage fulfill the traditional roles of Geddy, Neil and Alex on bass, guitar and drums for a one-on-one replica of Neil Peart’s Rotating Drum KIT with symphonic percussion instruments.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even so, his imagining of America has become one of the country’s most iconic symphonic statements.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Italian brands are prized not just for tomato variety, but for techniques that minimize time between harvest and processing and emphasize balanced flavor.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Together, oats and almonds create balanced nutrition, combining fiber, protein, and healthy fats for lasting fullness and all-day energy.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Vehicles equipped with compatible receivers can draw this power while driving.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Most providers include or sell a compatible modem/router.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Federal prosecutors sought a sentence of roughly 30 years, consistent with sentencing guidelines.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The musical movies have received critical acclaim, and the second film earned five total nominations at this year's Globes — one more than the 2025 Golden Globes.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other late-night shows have similarly reduced their musical acts in recent years.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Expressive Front Entrances Rather than relying on traditional lawns and symmetrical, cookie-cutter layouts, homeowners are embracing front yards that reflect their living rooms.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Having established that the cosmic microwave background is symmetric on large scales, variations in this relic radiation from the big bang have been found.—
Subir Sarkar,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The unanimous ruling cleared the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shake-up that’s designed to give consumers more choices.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two unanimous high court decisions from 2012 encapsulate the Obama-era overreach of statutory interpretation.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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