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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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Joined by the backup vocalists of venerable Puerto Rican orchestra El Gran Combo, Peluso channels the precise moment in time (the tail end of the ’70s) when salsa became operatic and symphonic.Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Gregory Alan Isakov has announced a special headlining tour alongside full symphonic orchestras in 2025.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2024
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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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Experts believe the market is currently balanced, with rising inventory and prices expected to continue their upward trend in 2025.Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Competitor is compatible with the Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and Windows PCs.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Google Assistant is on hand for voice searches, but the unit is also compatible with Amazon's Alexa and Apple HomeKit.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 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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Preliminary findings from the Kane County Coroner’s Office found the cause of Chavira’s death to be consistent with multiple stab wounds, and toxicology samples were sent to a forensic laboratory for further analysis.Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Washington — Jimmy Carter's funeral service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, where the former president was honored with tributes and through musical selections and performances.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater has added a major, pre-Broadway engagement to its season: A British musical telling an American story, playing in The Yard theater on Navy Pier from May 24 to June 29.Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Kids can make a perfectly symmetrical snowball with this genius snowball maker while keeping their hands warm and dry.Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
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The timing functions are nested at 6 o’clock to keep things symmetrical.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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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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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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