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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
Chelsea’s latest title has been a collective achievement, largely about being harmonious and disciplined, whereas their previous ones tended to have an obvious star: Bethany England, or Fran Kirby, or Sam Kerr, or Guro Reiten.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The moon and sun’s harmonious connection provides a confidence boost!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 May 2025
At Church Square in Mosul, where there are four churches, Francis prayed for the victims of the conflict and called for harmonious coexistence between Christians and Muslims.
—Craig Considine, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
So, while the Clooneys might genuinely have a uniquely harmonious dynamic, for most couples, a complete lack of disagreement might be worth a closer look to ensure peace isn't just tension in disguise.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The moon and sun’s harmonious connection provides a confidence boost!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 May 2025
At Church Square in Mosul, where there are four churches, Francis prayed for the victims of the conflict and called for harmonious coexistence between Christians and Muslims.
—Craig Considine, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
So, while the Clooneys might genuinely have a uniquely harmonious dynamic, for most couples, a complete lack of disagreement might be worth a closer look to ensure peace isn't just tension in disguise.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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The power of symphonic strings can totally capture Seals.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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The fusion of Nas’ poetic lyricism with a full symphonic accompaniment has drawn praise from both audiences and collaborators.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Looking for a premium pair of headphones that deliver rich, balanced sound and solid noise cancellation?—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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The Double Double 32 YO provides a lighter, more balanced smoky profile, while the Double Double 38 YO provides a rich, unpeated experience full of maturity and complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The watch is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, syncing via Bluetooth to provide real-time updates.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This bike is also compatible with third-party apps like Zwift and Kinomap.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The 2024 11th-rounder’s fastball sits at 97 mph, though he’s struggled to throw consistent strikes.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Trans athletes and advocates, in turn, point to a lack of consistent, conclusive research to support this claim and the wide-reaching bans it’s led to.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Back on land, there are attractions of every kind: Choose from the New Jersey Maritime Museum, Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, and even musical productions at Surflight Theatre.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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If that sounds like a musical Hallmark card, ship me off in it.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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But his fans know that within all the jewel box recreations, symmetrical framing, and pastel details, are films full of pathos.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Instead of relying on a symmetrical setup, think in odd numbers when grouping items together for a more interesting effect.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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The format change required unanimous approval from the 10 conferences and Notre Dame.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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Her four year term will begin on July 1, according to officials. D’Angelo, who currently serves as an executive assistant state’s attorney at the division, was appointed by a unanimous vote of the commission during a meeting Friday in Hartford, according the commission.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 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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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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