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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
But amid the rise of new residents and construction, county officials also have worked to create a harmonious relationship between the need for new development and the preservation of some of South Florida’s last relatively untouched land.
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025
This is a lovely restored and reimagined property where the balance between nature and human is harmonious and sacred.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
However, stepping through the front door unveils a captivating burst of vibrant color and Dazey’s signature flower prints, all surprisingly harmonious.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
It is based on the principle that groups of three items are more eye-catching, harmonious, and visually satisfying than an even number, like two or four.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025
This is a lovely restored and reimagined property where the balance between nature and human is harmonious and sacred.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
However, stepping through the front door unveils a captivating burst of vibrant color and Dazey’s signature flower prints, all surprisingly harmonious.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
It is based on the principle that groups of three items are more eye-catching, harmonious, and visually satisfying than an even number, like two or four.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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The second longest-running symphonic outdoor drama performance in the U.S., the play has been performed every summer since 1937.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Pet Sounds’s conglomeration of Phil Spector bombast, symphonic teen ennui, and choral excellence was just as much a product of the vast, scintillating dream America of Broadway composer Leonard Bernstein as the commercial-jingle perfection of the girl-group era.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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On the other hand, a balanced executive could bring their vision to reality using emotional intelligence and a team-centric approach.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Managing your weight with lupus means working with your healthcare team, possibly adjusting medications, eating a balanced diet, and finding ways to move your body.—
Stella Bard,
Health,
27 June 2025
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Fiserv's coin will also be compatible with the solana blockchain, a popular choice for stablecoin transactions thanks to its speed and low costs.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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The Shiloh lamp is also compatible with dimmable light bulbs for a more customizable glow.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2025
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On Sunday, fanning out across news shows, members of the administration insisted that Trump was being consistent.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
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This year, the number of consistent tippers is balancing out.—
Katie Kelton,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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The group asked the city for permission several times and was initially rejected, but eventually the government relented, allowing Queens of the Stone Age to become the first musical act to perform live – legally, that is – within the eerie setting.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Since the release of Wicked last fall, fans of the musical have been eagerly waiting for the second installment Wicked: For Good.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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My ever-mutable container, my compact symmetrical spirit vehicle, nothing wasted, nothing lacking, like a dressmaker’s dummy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Frontier also offers symmetrical speeds and lower promotional and standard rates than Spectrum.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act (PSJVTA) does not violate the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)’s due process rights by forcing them to consent to federal courts’ authority.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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The unanimous decision from the three-judge panel keeps a pause on a lower court’s temporary restraining order a week before that had directed the federal government to return control of Guard troops to Newsom.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 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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