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 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.
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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
More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
This is not overtly a holiday tour, so expect a range of tuneful treats.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
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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
More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
This is not overtly a holiday tour, so expect a range of tuneful treats.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuneful
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The Coastal Communities Concert Band, an award-winning symphonic band of more than 75 musicians from throughout San Diego County, will give its Summer Pops Concert at 2 p.m. Aug.16 at the Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Rice pudding without salt can never reach its symphonic potential.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The first-ever musical theater production of Prince’s Purple Rain has found its lead actors.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
13 Aug. 2025
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The storied cultural ceremony, which celebrates great American talents each year, will be hosted not by a musical artist or actor, but by the center's new chairman: President Donald Trump.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Here's what to know about the city's annual melodious shindigs.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
14 June 2024
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Will Smith, decked out in a sleek suit, soon joined her, melding his rhythmic rap verses with the song’s melodious flair.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Tuneful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuneful. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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