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
April 11: Nu Deco at the Adrienne Arsht Center: Program - Bee Gees symphonic suite; The Planets – Holst; special collaboration with an artist TBD.
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Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Alice Tully Hall Jazzman Etienne Charles tells the story of the neighborhood that Lincoln Center obliterated in a symphonic-scale quilt of Black American styles.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
In the Phygital Era, the old-fashioned managerial style must evolve from directive control to a symphonic orchestration of human and machine interaction.
—Ingrid Vasiliu Feltes, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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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Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Alice Tully Hall Jazzman Etienne Charles tells the story of the neighborhood that Lincoln Center obliterated in a symphonic-scale quilt of Black American styles.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
In the Phygital Era, the old-fashioned managerial style must evolve from directive control to a symphonic orchestration of human and machine interaction.
—Ingrid Vasiliu Feltes, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
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
Adjective
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Top of his list is the melodic metal band Sleep Token.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the vast majority of punk concerts, this promises to be a barrage of melodic, accessible singalongs.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 Kennedy Center performance remains a blueprint, with Jeezy, Killer Mike, and Rick Ross all venturing into orchestral territory since.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Having opened in 1988, the Greenwood Village venue also specializes in presenting live orchestral movie scores, package tours and themed throwback nights.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On a recent Tuesday evening inside Michigan's largest synagogue, a couple of singers took the stage as a piano player opened with a melodious intro.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Her natural and melodious style, so swift and unpretentious, bears death and danger on its wings.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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