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as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
could hear the melodious sounds of the woodlands as winter gave way to spring
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as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
a particularly melodious ringtone that was instantly recognizable
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Recent Examples of melodious
An album with a decidedly punk-rock sound (a departure from the moody, melodious love songs she’s known for) and a foray into the US market.
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Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
At its best, baile funk is a blend of harsh drum attacks intertwined by melodious or fierce vocals.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
In the collaboration, the Argentine rapper brings a fresh and modern touch, effortless swapping between his melodious vocals and fiery rap verses.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
His career, spanning more than 4 decades, enriched our music industry and gifted us with some of the most memorable and melodious renditions of gazals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2024
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Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
At its best, baile funk is a blend of harsh drum attacks intertwined by melodious or fierce vocals.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
In the collaboration, the Argentine rapper brings a fresh and modern touch, effortless swapping between his melodious vocals and fiery rap verses.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
His career, spanning more than 4 decades, enriched our music industry and gifted us with some of the most memorable and melodious renditions of gazals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodious
Adjective
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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.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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On the symphonic front, Gustavo Dudamel will be back for his 16th season at the Bowl, conducting eight performances in August with the Los Angeles Philharmonic as well as Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Released on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), the LP blends sultry R&B vibes with sharp lyrical digs—and addresses Drake’s most recent feuds.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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For instance, Cher was inducted last year without Sonny Bono, while Motown producer Norman Whitfield was honored without his lyrical collaborator, Barrett Strong.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The show will feature special guests and a musical performance.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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This outlook is reflected in Yasiin Bey’s upcoming musical releases.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The pair accompanied the single with a lyric video featuring clips of the two giggling with each other and sharing kisses in a bedroom.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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The larger the ship, the greater the overall program, naturally, but even small vessels will have someone tuneful onboard.—
David Dickstein,
Orange County Register,
5 Feb. 2025
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For a more tuneful version of the Dickens tale, there’s this 1970 musical starring Albert Finney as the eponymous miser.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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From the moment passengers step onto the ship, the rhythmic pulse of the Caribbean surrounds them.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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The rhythmic movement mimics the womb and can be very soothing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Melodious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodious. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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