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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
Chelsea’s latest title has been a collective achievement, largely about being harmonious and disciplined, whereas their previous ones tended to have an obvious star: Bethany England, or Fran Kirby, or Sam Kerr, or Guro Reiten.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The moon and sun’s harmonious connection provides a confidence boost!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 May 2025
At Church Square in Mosul, where there are four churches, Francis prayed for the victims of the conflict and called for harmonious coexistence between Christians and Muslims.
—Craig Considine, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
So, while the Clooneys might genuinely have a uniquely harmonious dynamic, for most couples, a complete lack of disagreement might be worth a closer look to ensure peace isn't just tension in disguise.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The moon and sun’s harmonious connection provides a confidence boost!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 May 2025
At Church Square in Mosul, where there are four churches, Francis prayed for the victims of the conflict and called for harmonious coexistence between Christians and Muslims.
—Craig Considine, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
So, while the Clooneys might genuinely have a uniquely harmonious dynamic, for most couples, a complete lack of disagreement might be worth a closer look to ensure peace isn't just tension in disguise.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonious
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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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To keep your baby’s skin healthy, these wipes are pH balanced, made from 99% water, and are free of fragrances, parabens, dyes, and phenoxyethanol.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Regular vet checkups, a balanced senior-specific diet, and maintaining a calm, supportive environment can help keep senior Chihuahuas comfortable and thriving in their golden years.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Check your manufacturer's instructions: Always verify that your air fryer and glass dish are compatible to prevent any issues.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Mitigate this by standardizing APIs, using middleware and ensuring cloud services are compatible with legacy systems.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This can include creating a consistent dental care routine and avoiding certain habits.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
29 May 2025
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The Royals need Witt to be a consistent run producer.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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In 2023, the two were the only musical acts to release a new chart-topping solo album in each of the previous three years.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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After 50 years-plus, the musical partnership between Russell and Ron remains strong as ever — a rarity in the history of sibling musical acts mostly known for their tense relationships.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The risk of the copy-paste method Many clinics still rely on standardized designs — sharp frontal lines, symmetrical arcs, dense temples.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
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That’s symmetrical, at least, unlike the iPhone 17 Pro Max, for instance, which has six holes on one side and four on the other.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The format change required unanimous approval from the 10 conferences and Notre Dame.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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Her four year term will begin on July 1, according to officials. D’Angelo, who currently serves as an executive assistant state’s attorney at the division, was appointed by a unanimous vote of the commission during a meeting Friday in Hartford, according the commission.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 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 2 Jun. 2025.
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