as in musical
having a pleasing mixture of notes
the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
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Recent Examples of symphonic
That idea has led to a rigid view that symphonic pieces aren’t to be messed with.
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Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The Coastal Communities Concert Band (CCCBand), an award-winning symphonic band of more than 70 musicians from throughout San Diego County, presented five scholarships at its annual Salute To Young Musicians concert on April 26, a news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Through the orchestra’s Keeping Score project − an initiative that includes documentaries, an education program and more, − Tilson Thomas introduced millions of viewers and students to symphonic music via public television and classrooms across the state, according to the San Francisco Symphony.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
These five symphonic songs are set to poetry by Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko.
—Flora Bigham, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The Coastal Communities Concert Band (CCCBand), an award-winning symphonic band of more than 70 musicians from throughout San Diego County, presented five scholarships at its annual Salute To Young Musicians concert on April 26, a news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Through the orchestra’s Keeping Score project − an initiative that includes documentaries, an education program and more, − Tilson Thomas introduced millions of viewers and students to symphonic music via public television and classrooms across the state, according to the San Francisco Symphony.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
These five symphonic songs are set to poetry by Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko.
—Flora Bigham, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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And Wu-Tang Clan, who headlined the Game 4 halftime show at Madison Square Garden, will take the stage for a musical performance.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The steady pulsing of milking machines mingled with a thumping musical beat as McAfee marched down the rows, pointing to their light pink udders.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
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The music from the Los Angeles alternative/space-rock trio remains cinematic, deeply melodic, contemplative, and filled with darkness.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Light energy harnessed in the real world was now playing through the radio of his car in the dream world in the form of melodious static that lulled him either to sleep soundly or to be sound asleep.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Blackened with volcanic rock and encircled by towering waves, the tumultuous scenery makes a vivid psychic landscape for So Help Me God, a rambling spell of ’70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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The Sunriver Music Festival brings in top musicians for orchestral events that range from family-friendly performances to classical concerts.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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