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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
For two years, the dad has been dating his girlfriend, and until now, things have seemed harmonious.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Such a tragedy should never have happened in the happy, harmonious society that Xi claims to have created, free of the violence and divisions that plague other, inferior countries.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Inside, there was a harmonious clash of sports cultures.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
To create a harmonious sense of balance, play with height when styling the cabinet shelves.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Such a tragedy should never have happened in the happy, harmonious society that Xi claims to have created, free of the violence and divisions that plague other, inferior countries.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Inside, there was a harmonious clash of sports cultures.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
To create a harmonious sense of balance, play with height when styling the cabinet shelves.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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Hollow Knight’s award-winning composer, Christopher Larkin, brings melancholy melodies, symphonic strings and heart-thumping, soul strumming boss themes to the adventure.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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Two of Beck’s more introspective studio efforts, the albums stand as companion pieces and lie at the heart of this summer’s orchestral run, one which wrapped up last week in San Francisco, making up the bulk of the setlist during the symphonic outing.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Emotional quotient, or the ability to understand and manage emotions, improves decision making by drawing on human experience for more balanced, effective, and inclusive results.—
Paul Hudson,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Conversely, if immigration remains strong, the labor market may stay balanced, wage growth more moderate, and pressure to automate may be slightly less urgent in the near term.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Lenovo is offering optional accessories like the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro, compatible with both tablets, along with device-specific folios and keyboards.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The system is also compatible with high-performance photovoltaic cells, like gallium arsenide (GaAs), a compound semiconductor that boosts overall power conversion.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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An adequate business connection-building organization customarily structures its groups around confidential discussion boards, consistent conferences or meetings, and like-minded experiences.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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While alarming, this trend is consistent with earlier analyses of national datasets.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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An adaptation of the the Broadway show, director Bill Condon's musical drama stars Tonatiuh as a gay window dresser named Luis who shares a cell with political prisoner Valentin (Diego Luna).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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But an ensemble piece was what was needed for a musical about people from all walks of life, in all manner of places, coming together and being met with kindness.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Plans start around $45 per month and offer speeds up to 940 Mbps, with symmetrical upload and download speeds for a fast, reliable connection.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Almost all of the rooms are perfectly symmetrical, a true testament to perfect coordination between roommates' parents.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Jones said Thursday that the decision to trade Parsons had been a unanimous one inside the organization.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
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Daryn Harris via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) Demi Sims def.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Researchers at Carleton University found that people with names like Renee, Liam or Noelle—which include soft, flowing consonant sounds—were more likely to be favored for certain roles over people with names like Greta, Tate or Krista, whose names contain harsher sounds.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The result is a slowly shifting kaleidoscope of bright, consonant sound, which, with its pointed title, easily digestible concept, and improvisatory spirit, was also a rejection of the cerebral atonality then in vogue.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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