as in symphony
a usually large group of musicians playing together
the orchestra will be performing a selection of Beethoven pieces tomorrow night
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Recent Examples of orchestra
The actors seem tuned to one another like musicians in an orchestra, and Romvari guides them through performances that feel neither overplayed or understated.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The celebrated opera singers return backed by an all-star orchestra of classical musicians.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The topnotch dancing is aided by an orchestra larger than most tours put together.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
And the composer’s friend and champion Susanna Mälkki conducts a superb cast and nimble orchestra, making all the complexity crystalline.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The celebrated opera singers return backed by an all-star orchestra of classical musicians.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The topnotch dancing is aided by an orchestra larger than most tours put together.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
And the composer’s friend and champion Susanna Mälkki conducts a superb cast and nimble orchestra, making all the complexity crystalline.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestra
Noun
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If one egg feels too modest, pair it with their set of six Petite Praliné Easter Eggs for a full-on chocolate symphony.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
4 Apr. 2026
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At least two symphonies are performing in Hartford and Bridgeport.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the orchestra couldn’t afford to continue playing there, and the philharmonic moved to cheaper accommodations at nearby First Baptist Church and ultimately the Scottish Rite Cathedral.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gabe is an active member of the symphonic band, Green Hill philharmonic winds, the Green Hill brass quintet and the Spirit of Green Hill Marching Band, leading by example through hard work and dedication.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestra. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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