as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
some especially tuneful songs have been written for this new animated film
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Recent Examples of tuneful
The larger the ship, the greater the overall program, naturally, but even small vessels will have someone tuneful onboard.
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David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
The idea of insect welfare may be inherently less relatable than the idea that furry mammals or tuneful birds should be shielded from suffering, and the practicalities can be grim.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
There are also significant health benefits to be obtained from hearing different sounds of nature–tuneful bird songs in particular.
—Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
For a more tuneful version of the Dickens tale, there’s this 1970 musical starring Albert Finney as the eponymous miser.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
The idea of insect welfare may be inherently less relatable than the idea that furry mammals or tuneful birds should be shielded from suffering, and the practicalities can be grim.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
There are also significant health benefits to be obtained from hearing different sounds of nature–tuneful bird songs in particular.
—Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
For a more tuneful version of the Dickens tale, there’s this 1970 musical starring Albert Finney as the eponymous miser.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuneful
Adjective
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Kelce, who graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 2006, played baritone sax in the school's jazz band and the symphonic winds ensemble, per CBS Philadelphia.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Gucci Mane once transformed his Road to 1017 concert into a symphonic journey, while JAY-Z performed with full orchestras at Carnegie Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, neuroscientific studies demonstrate that musical engagement activates the brain’s reward system, enhancing motivation, emotional regulation, and memory formation.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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How did your whole social media and musical journey begin?—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By that time, Mould and Hart began dabbling in more melodic songwriting, which spiked interest in the band at college radio stations around the country.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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Never Enough mixes ethereal pop, Police-infused New Wave, and chainsaw riffs, all of it elevating Turnstile’s melodic sound to greater heights.—
Daniel Kohn,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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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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“Tuneful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuneful. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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