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having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
a sweetly melodic chant
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Recent Examples of melodic
Top of his list is the melodic metal band Sleep Token.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Unlike the vast majority of punk concerts, this promises to be a barrage of melodic, accessible singalongs.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025
Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Michael is credited as a co-writer on the track due to the melodic interpolation.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The concert is stripped-down and simple, just as the melodic indie songs were meant to be experienced.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Back in 2020, Tyler, the Creator spoke out in the press room after his first Grammy win, questioning why his melodic sixth album, Igor, was considered rap instead of pop by the Recording Academy.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Tyler uses melodic foundations to launch exploratory journeys, with nods to his training in bluegrass and classical music.
—John Briley, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Unlike the vast majority of punk concerts, this promises to be a barrage of melodic, accessible singalongs.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025
Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Michael is credited as a co-writer on the track due to the melodic interpolation.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The concert is stripped-down and simple, just as the melodic indie songs were meant to be experienced.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Back in 2020, Tyler, the Creator spoke out in the press room after his first Grammy win, questioning why his melodic sixth album, Igor, was considered rap instead of pop by the Recording Academy.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Tyler uses melodic foundations to launch exploratory journeys, with nods to his training in bluegrass and classical music.
—John Briley, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodic
Adjective
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With lyrical mastery and intimate storytelling, Limón’s poetry reveals new ways of paying attention.—
Julia Hass,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Herzog brings his signature style to his latest work as the quest to find photo evidence of the creatures evolves into a philosophical and lyrical reflection on the search for knowledge and certainty.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The lyric change comes after TMZ reported there might already be another woman in Urban’s life.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 89-minute film also featured the pop superstar giving descriptions of each song before lyric videos for the new tracks.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And jazz-pop newcomer Laufey has made her mark by blending timeless sounds with Gen Z realities, building a strong audience of fans of her work and admirers of her musical ability.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Written and directed by Bill Condon, Kiss of the Spider Woman is an adaptation of the 1993 Broadway musical by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Terrence McNally, which in turn was based on the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Melodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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