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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
Kaplan, a sake evangelist, pairs French wines and harmonious sakes with abalone pot pies and fluffy shoku-pan croque-madames.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
That involved two years of brainstorming and coming up with multiple concepts and layouts to create a harmonious vessel designed to travel the world.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
This route offers a harmonious blend of experiences for all ages—from archaeological wonders and cultural traditions, to exceptional cuisine, beaches, and natural landscapes.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Use the moon’s harmonious connection to Venus to spark joy.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
That involved two years of brainstorming and coming up with multiple concepts and layouts to create a harmonious vessel designed to travel the world.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
This route offers a harmonious blend of experiences for all ages—from archaeological wonders and cultural traditions, to exceptional cuisine, beaches, and natural landscapes.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Use the moon’s harmonious connection to Venus to spark joy.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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Alice Tully Hall Jazzman Etienne Charles tells the story of the neighborhood that Lincoln Center obliterated in a symphonic-scale quilt of Black American styles.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the Phygital Era, the old-fashioned managerial style must evolve from directive control to a symphonic orchestration of human and machine interaction.—
Ingrid Vasiliu Feltes,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hydrolyzed proteins replenish lost amino acids that intensively nourish and maintain hair in a healthy, balanced state.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, balanced searching involves looking for both positive and negative traits for a more complete evaluation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rather than donating, sell or give these items away through expat groups, international student networks, or online marketplaces where someone from a compatible region might need them.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Each of the bays on the Orico 40Gbps SSD External SSD enclosure is compatible with M-Key NVMe SSDs in different sizes like 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The nearly 25-year-old business organization declined to share the name of the affected company, but said that other members still didn’t have clarity on a consistent process for accessing the minerals.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Alongside his work in film, Redford has been a consistent advocate for environmental and political causes.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The arrival ceremony is followed by a private luncheon, a chapel visit, and a musical performance.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Alongside their journey to K-pop stardom was a Chinese American kid named Kenny, who barely spoke Korean at the time but dreamed of becoming a musical artist.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Your goal should be a semi-symmetrical display.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Fiber leaders like Google Fiber, AT&T, and Frontier deliver the fastest symmetrical speeds, while providers such as Xfinity, Cox, and Optimum cover more areas with cable or hybrid plans.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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An anime about a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons wouldn’t usually be the sort of film which would be met with unanimous praise from critics.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Either way, get ready for more contested votes rather than the typical unanimous decisions.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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