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
Originally developed in Switzerland, the concert will feature a full symphonic orchestra, choir and visual projections from the game.
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The overture had taken on a symphonic scale and dimension.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
The club’s touring outfit will also be on hand, with an assist from a 60-piece symphonic orchestra.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Tony DeSare lends his signature vocals and dynamic piano playing to a symphonic celebration of the Piano Man’s most iconic rock hits.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The overture had taken on a symphonic scale and dimension.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
The club’s touring outfit will also be on hand, with an assist from a 60-piece symphonic orchestra.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Tony DeSare lends his signature vocals and dynamic piano playing to a symphonic celebration of the Piano Man’s most iconic rock hits.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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Foo Fighters performed two Your Favorite Toy songs live for the first time as the band served as musical guest on the latest episode of SNL UK.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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The final version released in theaters focuses on Jackson's musical successes and difficult relationship with his father, Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo).—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And, as a result, Magnolia Sage ventures into melodic ground for the artist.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Smith probably won’t be the only listener surprised by the album, which combines some downtown rock with gentle, playful story-songs that swerve toward an almost Buddy Holly-ish melodic sweetness.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The most critically imperiled are its endemic honeycreepers, bright and beautiful tropical songbirds that used to fill the forests with their melodious trill.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The songs’ spines are elastic, accommodating the acoustic, the electronic, the Caribbean, the bombastically orchestral, in arrangements that always seem fun for performers to brand with their likeness.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The artistic potential in Sphere is a long way from Halpin’s earlier work in production design and creative direction for Pink, Cher, Christina Aguilera, and George Michael’s final tour, Symphonica, which paired the late singer with orchestral accompanists.—
Leena Tailor,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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