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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
The only relief from the monotony, and from worrying about the anguish my family must have been undergoing over my disappearance, was—bizarrely—the melodious voice of a female prisoner in another cell singing a Christian hymn that included 'Save me Jesus' in its refrain.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Will Smith, decked out in a sleek suit, soon joined her, melding his rhythmic rap verses with the song’s melodious flair.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Zambrano’s sweet, melodious voice is beautifully complemented by Noreh’s velvety tones.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025
People hurrying by spoke in melodious foreign languages.
—James Barron, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Will Smith, decked out in a sleek suit, soon joined her, melding his rhythmic rap verses with the song’s melodious flair.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Zambrano’s sweet, melodious voice is beautifully complemented by Noreh’s velvety tones.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025
People hurrying by spoke in melodious foreign languages.
—James Barron, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodious
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The power of symphonic strings can totally capture Seals.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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The fusion of Nas’ poetic lyricism with a full symphonic accompaniment has drawn praise from both audiences and collaborators.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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At one point, Pullman’s character hovers motionless in the cloudless sky above New York City—an arrestingly lyrical shot that conveys the quietness of dread.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Stewart has made an assured mess: a bleary, florid and sometimes lyrical film that could stand to be doused by a bucket of ice water.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Back on land, there are attractions of every kind: Choose from the New Jersey Maritime Museum, Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, and even musical productions at Surflight Theatre.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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If that sounds like a musical Hallmark card, ship me off in it.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Less prominent were the opera’s wondrous lyric moments or a sense of Golijov’s inventive, multifaceted musical sources.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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The song has been streamed on Spotify more than 62 million times, drawn more than 50 million views for its two lyric videos on YouTube, and featured in more than 43,000 TikToks and Instagram reels collectively.—
Eda Uysen,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
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The score — with music and arrangements by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and orchestrations by Doug Besterman — is tuneful, fizzy and fun.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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But a bit like McLaren’s first V-8 in its early 12C road car— whose uninspired blat recalled that of a marine engine—the Nettuno has never been an especially tuneful motor.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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Rooted in Japanese tradition, Shiatsu applies pressure along specific energy pathways to balance the body’s yin and yang, enhancing vitality; while Thai Massage uses slow, rhythmic movements and stretching to improve flexibility, leaving you feeling fully rejuvenated.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Her style leans toward country and Americana with a wide array of rhythmic influences.—
Monica Hooper,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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“Melodious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodious. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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