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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
Sherwin-Williams’ Privilege Green (SW 6193) on the cabinets and Sea Salt (SW 6204) on the Dutch door make a harmonious duo.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Kaplan, a sake evangelist, pairs French wines and harmonious sakes with abalone pot pies and fluffy shoku-pan croque-madames.
—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
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Kaplan, a sake evangelist, pairs French wines and harmonious sakes with abalone pot pies and fluffy shoku-pan croque-madames.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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Kelce, who graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 2006, played baritone sax in the school's jazz band and the symphonic winds ensemble, per CBS Philadelphia.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Gucci Mane once transformed his Road to 1017 concert into a symphonic journey, while JAY-Z performed with full orchestras at Carnegie Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, nutrient-rich botanicals like sacha inchi and morete oil deeply hydrate hair follicles, leaving strands feeling nourished, balanced, and revitalized.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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There are ways that the Red Wings can configure a balanced attack, but that still leaves question marks throughout the top nine.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Others, like hand diffusers and hooded diffusers, are dedicated solely for diffusing curly hair and are not compatible with other attachments.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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What Happens next The case will test whether courts view the 2025 revisions as compatible with the state’s obligation to provide every child an adequate education.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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For now, the Mariners seem likely to enter the postseason healthy, too, as long as their ever-consistent starter, Bryan Woo, recovers from the right pectoral injury (the team called it minor inflammation) that held him to five innings last Friday.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Those two pitchers have been consistent all season long for the Bronx Bombers.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, neuroscientific studies demonstrate that musical engagement activates the brain’s reward system, enhancing motivation, emotional regulation, and memory formation.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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How did your whole social media and musical journey begin?—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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Offers symmetrical, ultra-fast speeds.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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If the light is polarized in a radially-symmetric fashion, that’s an example of an E-mode (electric) polarization; if the light is polarized in either a clockwise or counterclockwise fashion, that’s an example of a B-mode (magnetic) polarization.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
24 Sep. 2025
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Tonight's unanimous vote sends a powerful bipartisan message to those who ignore our laws and imperil our safety—this reckless misconduct will not be tolerated.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The grand jury wasn't unanimous on the other charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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