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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
The result feels much more harmonious and timeless.
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
The key is to choose garments that feel harmonious in terms of proportion, texture, and color.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 May 2026
On May 19, Mercury in Gemini will meet with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, in a harmonious but formidable alignment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Continuing an accent color in your curtains helps tie the room's color palette together, creating a cohesive and harmonious look.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
The key is to choose garments that feel harmonious in terms of proportion, texture, and color.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 May 2026
On May 19, Mercury in Gemini will meet with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, in a harmonious but formidable alignment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Continuing an accent color in your curtains helps tie the room's color palette together, creating a cohesive and harmonious look.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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Pepper’s—and the music overflowed with vision, meaning, and symphonic drama.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
24 May 2026
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Who doesn’t revisit this virtually symphonic song cycle about lonely adolescence without considering it one of the 10 best records ever made?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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With their balanced offensive attack, the Minnesota Lynx continue to force opponents into difficult choices.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Both offer sensible and balanced judicial philosophies.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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That’s impressive, not just for the peak memory allowance but also for how much those compatible modules will cost nowadays.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The Matter-compatible lamp is the cheaper version of the Floor Lamp 3 and isn’t as bright at 1,400 lumens.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
29 May 2026
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Beran and other Fridley staff said that to them, Halverson remained consistent and composed.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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There's the hope for more structure and consistent rules around things like roster limits, construction, spending, oversight and enforcement.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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But a love of musical theater has been core to the 13-year-old McKenna’s journey into acting and to the [redacted]-year-old Thorne’s relationship to the story.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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Danielle Alvarez, a spokesperson for Freedom 250, emphasized the broader fair that is scheduled from June 25 through July 10 includes an array of exhibits, family friendly attractions, musical performances, flyovers and more.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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When the eye looks symmetrical, that often means the storm is not encountering anything to weaken it.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Brunson also won the Larry Bird Trophy as the unanimous pick for the Eastern Conference Finals MVP.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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This attention stemmed from the Minneapolis city council’s unanimous decision to dissolve the Minneapolis Police Department and start anew – much as Camden had done seven years earlier.—
John A. Shjarback,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Harmonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonious. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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