as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
served as a conductor for the philharmonic
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Recent Examples of philharmonic
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.
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Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The philharmonic then contracted with Tracey Levy of Levy Employment Law to conduct an independent second investigation.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Under the orchestra’s labor contract, the philharmonic must give notice of a non-reengagement by the Feb. 15 prior to the season in question.
—Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
An emotional high point was the film’s six-minute segment of Cooper at England’s Ely Cathedral conducting the finale of Mahler’s Second Symphony — a work Bernstein led 19 times at Lincoln Center from 1963-89, including his 1,000th performance with the philharmonic in 1971.
—Ronald Blum, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024
It is set to be the largest venue of its kind in both Africa and the Arab world and will host symphony, ballet, opera, and philharmonic performances (all of the above are anticipated before 2023 comes to a close).
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023
The director of the city’s philharmonic was killed and the local theater director briefly detained.
—Ian Lovett, WSJ, 4 Dec. 2022
But what about that friend who is always talking about his latest night out at the philharmonic?
—Sebastian Modak, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2022
Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The philharmonic then contracted with Tracey Levy of Levy Employment Law to conduct an independent second investigation.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Under the orchestra’s labor contract, the philharmonic must give notice of a non-reengagement by the Feb. 15 prior to the season in question.
—Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
An emotional high point was the film’s six-minute segment of Cooper at England’s Ely Cathedral conducting the finale of Mahler’s Second Symphony — a work Bernstein led 19 times at Lincoln Center from 1963-89, including his 1,000th performance with the philharmonic in 1971.
—Ronald Blum, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024
It is set to be the largest venue of its kind in both Africa and the Arab world and will host symphony, ballet, opera, and philharmonic performances (all of the above are anticipated before 2023 comes to a close).
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023
The director of the city’s philharmonic was killed and the local theater director briefly detained.
—Ian Lovett, WSJ, 4 Dec. 2022
But what about that friend who is always talking about his latest night out at the philharmonic?
—Sebastian Modak, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philharmonic
Noun
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The Kyrie opens with a strong D-major chord in the large orchestra that seems an obvious downbeat but turns out to be an upbeat.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra decided to commission a piece of music — with a British orchestra.—
Adam Bell
February 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Hollywood Bowl 2026 season announced Wednesday includes the usual eclectic mix of symphonies and rock bands, jazz nights and film music.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The soloist was Yi-Chen Feng, a prize winner of the chamber symphony’s Dallas International Piano Competition and several other contests.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Philharmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philharmonic. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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