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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
Today’s connection between Mercury and Venus forecasts harmonious exchanges at the office.
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USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
By nurturing wholesale relationships at trade shows, empowering retailers to connect with consumers on TikTok and using social media to connect directly with consumers in meaningful and authentic ways, Judy Blue is striking a harmonious balance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
The director surely values your presence and should be able to find a harmonious balance here.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
This regularity promotes a harmonious energy flow and reduces distractions.
—Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
By nurturing wholesale relationships at trade shows, empowering retailers to connect with consumers on TikTok and using social media to connect directly with consumers in meaningful and authentic ways, Judy Blue is striking a harmonious balance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
The director surely values your presence and should be able to find a harmonious balance here.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
This regularity promotes a harmonious energy flow and reduces distractions.
—Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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The Symphony aspires to perform live symphonic music of excellence, beauty, and vitality at a consistently high level.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dudamel led children into the depths of a symphony in which Shostakovich sought a symphonic road map for surviving Joseph Stalin’s political oppression.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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However, for most people with a balanced diet, additional supplements might not be necessary.Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her Passion Fruit & Guava Mascarpone Tart is a beautifully balanced creamy, acidic dessert.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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The gloves also have thumb and index finger pads that are compatible with smartphones.Melony Forcier, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Many industries, particularly retail and service-heavy sectors, rely on older systems that are not immediately compatible with modern biometric solutions.Michael Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Brands need to ensure a consistent brand experience across all touchpoints, whether online or offline.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Castillo is a three-time All-Star and has been remarkably consistent since 2019.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Applicants must also complete the application form on the musical's site.Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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But the musical’s politics are as unsubtle as any other aspect of this lumbering show.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Two years after the proposal-slash-breakup, Logan is now dating a very blonde girl, and Avery is dating a quite symmetrical man.Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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In 1996, Subaru decided to include symmetrical AWD as standard equipment across all model lines.Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
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The first Black American to be elevated to a top national diplomatic post, Powell took the oath of office about a month later after unanimous Senate confirmation. 2007: Yacht rock singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg died at 56 in his Maine mansion after battling prostate cancer.Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yoon's martial law decree on Dec. 3 lasted six hours before being overturned by a unanimous vote in the National Assembly.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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