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as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
an opera singer with an appropriately euphonious name
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as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
the doorbell had a noticeably euphonious chime
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Recent Examples of euphonious
Things started out so well with Fortran and Cobol—brief yet euphonious names rooted in descriptors of language’s purpose: formula translator, business language.
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Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2023
Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023
The result was the bright, euphonious blend that became the group’s trademark.
—Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times, 29 June 2023
Its arcane staccato and euphonious intonation has become deeply ingrained in our language through the word’s use as a magical catchphrase.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2015
Although seemingly euphonious, such concepts and goals are anything but.
—Daniel Buck, National Review, 27 Mar. 2022
Released in January 2021, the record is a poignant commentary on the restrictive beauty standards that society imposes on women, with the 18-year-old’s euphonious vocals magnifying the song’s triumphant message.
—Rolling Stone, 20 May 2021
With a euphonious voice, tender lyrics, and smooth instrumentals, Brittanny Fousheé believes her music speaks for itself.
—Allison Hazel, Essence, 10 Mar. 2021
More surprising are passages of childlike innocence—for example, a euphonious chorus of singing flowers—and episodes of polyrhythmic orchestral exuberance, as in Kay’s wild sleigh ride with the Queen.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2023
Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023
The result was the bright, euphonious blend that became the group’s trademark.
—Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times, 29 June 2023
Its arcane staccato and euphonious intonation has become deeply ingrained in our language through the word’s use as a magical catchphrase.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2015
Although seemingly euphonious, such concepts and goals are anything but.
—Daniel Buck, National Review, 27 Mar. 2022
Released in January 2021, the record is a poignant commentary on the restrictive beauty standards that society imposes on women, with the 18-year-old’s euphonious vocals magnifying the song’s triumphant message.
—Rolling Stone, 20 May 2021
With a euphonious voice, tender lyrics, and smooth instrumentals, Brittanny Fousheé believes her music speaks for itself.
—Allison Hazel, Essence, 10 Mar. 2021
More surprising are passages of childlike innocence—for example, a euphonious chorus of singing flowers—and episodes of polyrhythmic orchestral exuberance, as in Kay’s wild sleigh ride with the Queen.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphonious
Adjective
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This program features works by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Mozart, promising an unforgettable afternoon of beautiful symphonic music, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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On the symphonic front, Gustavo Dudamel will be back for his 16th season at the Bowl, conducting eight performances in August with the Los Angeles Philharmonic as well as Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Released on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), the LP blends sultry R&B vibes with sharp lyrical digs—and addresses Drake’s most recent feuds.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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For instance, Cher was inducted last year without Sonny Bono, while Motown producer Norman Whitfield was honored without his lyrical collaborator, Barrett Strong.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The show will feature special guests and a musical performance.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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This outlook is reflected in Yasiin Bey’s upcoming musical releases.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The pair accompanied the single with a lyric video featuring clips of the two giggling with each other and sharing kisses in a bedroom.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Music does in deed play a big role in the trailer, which shows off a rural Jim Crow Era South setting and sees Black people cutting loose in melodious and carnal celebration.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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The king of hooks, timestamps, and melodious raps, minus his hitmaker aura and reference tracks, is found…lacking.—
Rob Marriott,
VIBE.com,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
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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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“Euphonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphonious. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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