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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
Nancy, through voiceover, describes a harmonious existence characterized by her loving family, their stately white home and the annual tulip festival.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
At the same time, a new species engineered by the One is working towards a new, harmonious evolution.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Regulators have a vital role to play, the global interconnectivity needed for cross-border flows requires high-level international cooperation, and private firms will need to operate in harmonious competition with central banks’ digital currencies.
—David Parker, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
But what makes a face appear harmonious, and why does our brain prefer this kind of balance?
Dustin Hines, a neuropsychiatric disorder researcher, told Newsweek why people find symmetrical and well-proportioned faces more appealing.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
At the same time, a new species engineered by the One is working towards a new, harmonious evolution.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Regulators have a vital role to play, the global interconnectivity needed for cross-border flows requires high-level international cooperation, and private firms will need to operate in harmonious competition with central banks’ digital currencies.
—David Parker, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
But what makes a face appear harmonious, and why does our brain prefer this kind of balance?
Dustin Hines, a neuropsychiatric disorder researcher, told Newsweek why people find symmetrical and well-proportioned faces more appealing.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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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.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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In addition to these symphonic masterworks, the orchestra will present music deeply rooted in Jewish heritage, carrying both historical and emotional significance.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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DeMar DeRozan led a balanced effort with 22 points for the Kings (35-35), who were missing Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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Julie Butner, president and CEO of Tarrant Area Food Bank, said the organization has been able to maintain balanced supply and distribution through the local food purchase agreement.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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Pilates exercises are compatible with functional movement.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Not every game will be compatible, but hopefully, the exceptions will be few and far between.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her lawyers argued that O’Keefe’s injuries, including two black eyes, skull fractures, cuts on his face and on the back of his hands and claw-like wounds on his right arm, were not consistent with being struck by a car.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Build your brand, provide value, and stay consistent.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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That's not great, but Rachel Zegler is as the main reason why this musical revamp of the 1937 Disney classic works.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Lollapalooza announced its lineup of musical artists for summer 2025 on Tuesday.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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To give your yard a more modern feel, the landscape expert recommends a more layered look that includes multiple shrubs and trees, creating a forest-like feel—veering away from a symmetrical look that can feel both high maintenance and uninviting.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The pendant is symmetrical and about 1.5 inches tall and wide, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Brian Platt is out as Kansas City’s manager, after a unanimous Thursday vote from the Mayor Quinton Lucas and the city council.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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New survey rates them, via David Lightman Capitol lobbyist sued for wrongful firing, accused of ‘unethical practices,’ via Lia Russell Dangerous roads in Sacramento could see fast safety improvements after unanimous council vote, via Ariane Lange The 2026 political campaign is on.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.
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