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
The demo contained symphonic orchestra, blistering rock band, and a heartfelt lyric.
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Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The new rendition also folds in lush strings that help tie it to the album’s symphonic approach.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
The production work is complex and thoughtful, moving all over the sonic map in ingenus ways, which the symphonic accompaniment only underscored.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The new dark spinning ride is inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' 1874 symphonic tone poem, and revealing any more details would detract from the ride’s ghostly allure.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The new rendition also folds in lush strings that help tie it to the album’s symphonic approach.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
The production work is complex and thoughtful, moving all over the sonic map in ingenus ways, which the symphonic accompaniment only underscored.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The new dark spinning ride is inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' 1874 symphonic tone poem, and revealing any more details would detract from the ride’s ghostly allure.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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The musical movies have received critical acclaim, and the second film earned five total nominations at this year's Globes — one more than the 2025 Golden Globes.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other late-night shows have similarly reduced their musical acts in recent years.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These remixes, with actual tension between their textures and keen melodic interplay, live up to the best of Two Shell’s work better than the duo themselves these days.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
12 Jan. 2026
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Although Jerry Garcia cast the longest shadow across the legend of the Dead with his dark, complexly melodic songs and his hazy, frayed vocals, Weir’s shadow was more translucent, melodically lighter and rhythmically astute.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Both punk anthems and melodious tunes can be played on AM/FM CD and cassette stereo.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
17 Dec. 2025
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December’s a celebratory month showcasing our melodious melting pot of traditions, cultures, and creativity.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Star Wars fans will hear the iconic John Williams orchestral scores and themes playing as background music in Galaxy’s Edge that have been missing since Black Spire Outpost opened at Disneyland in 2019.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Expect bells-and-whistles orchestral shows full of the oddball jokes, elaborate choreographies, and technological thrills that have made the Talking Heads frontman’s recent live show the biggest boon of his solo career.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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