as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
plays oboe in the local symphony orchestra
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Recent Examples of symphony orchestra
In the modern era, since 63-year-old President Franklin Roosevelt died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the beginning of his unprecedented fourth term, former presidents have rivaled symphony orchestra conductors, popes, and Supreme Court Justices in their longevity.
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Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Faye Webster has announced special concerts where she will be backed by full symphony orchestras.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 June 2025
The contest’s three finalists performed with the symphony orchestra last month at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
More about the Charlotte Symphony The Charlotte Symphony is the oldest continuously operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Faye Webster has announced special concerts where she will be backed by full symphony orchestras.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 June 2025
The contest’s three finalists performed with the symphony orchestra last month at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
More about the Charlotte Symphony The Charlotte Symphony is the oldest continuously operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony orchestra
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Board member Josh Gertz, concerned about costs, wondered if the band and orchestra could perhaps share the same room but was told that was not realistic.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Folds will also be touring solo and accompanied by orchestras across the U.S., with more information available here.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2025
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From the return of The Weeknd to a symphony concert with fireworks, there is a lot to do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
3 July 2025
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Sonic Guild evolves symphony patronage model Since 2013, Sonic Guild has supported the creation and performance of new music with over $6 million in grants and direct payments to local musicians.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera.—
Irina Aleksander,
Vogue,
11 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Symphony orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony%20orchestra. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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