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
But a bit like McLaren’s first V-8 in its early 12C road car— whose uninspired blat recalled that of a marine engine—the Nettuno has never been an especially tuneful motor.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
The larger the ship, the greater the overall program, naturally, but even small vessels will have someone tuneful onboard.
—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
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
The larger the ship, the greater the overall program, naturally, but even small vessels will have someone tuneful onboard.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuneful
Adjective
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Cargile is a composer and 2019 Sundance Fellow known for his symphonic pieces Creation of the Universe (2003) and Audacity of Hope (2009).—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Boy songs with a symphonic element of some kind.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Highlights will include musical performances by the La Jolla High School Viking Band and flyovers by the San Diego Salute Formation Team.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Headlining musical acts include Nickelback, Kid Rock, and Jason Aldean.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The score consists of fifty-three melodic cells in and around the key of C; the performers are directed to move through these cells at their own pace, repeating them at will before moving on to the next.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The record is signature Oliver, Chris, and Jano cooking up a vibrant, melodic stew — part big-tent soul revival, part joyous dive into the abyss of whatever itch each member is wanting to scratch.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2025.
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