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as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
the naturally harmonious sounds of a forest glen in springtime
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as in balanced
having the parts agreeably related
a harmonious arrangement of archways and doorways in the palace courtyard
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as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
an unusually harmonious meeting among the leaders resulted in a quick peace agreement
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
no form of social discrimination can ever be harmonious with the basic principles and ideals of our nation
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Recent Examples of harmonious
With these two planets in a harmonious sextile, this day is equally grounded and magical for tying the knot.
Feb. 1, 2025: Divine timing
This day is stellar!
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
What sets Fay apart, too, is the harmonious amalgamation of characteristically Italian design with the sensibility of New England—and its earnest commitment not to appropriating or copying a certain aesthetic, but to embracing it authentically and blending it perfectly with Fay’s own design values.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Following maturation, a master blender meticulously selects and blends eaux-de-vie of various ages and crus, creating Courvoisier’s signature smooth, harmonious Cognac style.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Wayne Osmond, who provided a strong baritone voice to the harmonious pop group that became known as The Osmond Brothers and then The Osmonds, has died.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
What sets Fay apart, too, is the harmonious amalgamation of characteristically Italian design with the sensibility of New England—and its earnest commitment not to appropriating or copying a certain aesthetic, but to embracing it authentically and blending it perfectly with Fay’s own design values.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Following maturation, a master blender meticulously selects and blends eaux-de-vie of various ages and crus, creating Courvoisier’s signature smooth, harmonious Cognac style.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Wayne Osmond, who provided a strong baritone voice to the harmonious pop group that became known as The Osmond Brothers and then The Osmonds, has died.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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Upstairs, Elsesser’s serene, hotel-like sleeping quarters lead to the crown jewel: a bathroom to rival all bathrooms, where marble, mirror, and walnut paneling combine to symphonic effect.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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Acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota explicitly designed the 1,600 capacity Helzberg Hall for symphonic music, the Kauffman Center website says.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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The league’s balanced schedule for 2025 contrasts with last season, when the Current had already finished playing Angel City for the year just six games into the season and didn’t play Washington Spirit until just eight matches remained.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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Multivitamins offer little benefit for most healthy people who eat a balanced diet.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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This license covers three devices for one year, and this award-winning tool is compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
18 Jan. 2025
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Although a Google product, the system is equally compatible with Androids and iPhones, and Polestar says Apple CarPlay is coming soon for those who would rather use that (and Siri) instead of Android Automotive.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Court's decision affirms that this Act protects the national security of the United States in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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That enthusiasm for EVs is not consistent between countries, the study revealed.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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With a total of $73.2 million, the musical adaptation continues to dominate the long-term charts.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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In between these giant musical moments, a lot of great songs were released.—
SPIN Editors,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Plants selected may have naturally compact or symmetrical forms and are chosen more for that quality than flowering capacity, although azaleas and dwarf Indian hawthorns, which flower for a single season, are often included.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
20 Jan. 2025
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Often, the neoclassical style expresses itself in subtle ways, with façades that are symmetrical and balanced, or an emphasis on classical proportions and scales in interior spaces.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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Arman Tsarukyan 2 Since their first meeting, which took place in 2019, and Makhachev won by unanimous decision, Makhachev (26-1) has compiled a 9-0 record with seven finishes (five submissions, two knockouts) and two decisions.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Oliveira wins, a unanimous decision, but Chandler is triumphant in defeat.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
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China remains a far cry from having the sort of labor unions and collective bargaining that are taken for granted elsewhere, but, as Steinfeld correctly argues, Chinese labor practices are moving away from their revolutionary roots and are increasingly consonant with Western standards.—
Simon Tay,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2010
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Where the republic’s hypocrisy fed its fatal weakness, corruption, the Taliban’s unabashed brutality was consonant with the movement’s strength, its unity.—
Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
22 May 2024
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