as in lyrical
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
a sweetly melodic chant
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Recent Examples of melodic
The record is signature Oliver, Chris, and Jano cooking up a vibrant, melodic stew — part big-tent soul revival, part joyous dive into the abyss of whatever itch each member is wanting to scratch.
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Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
Sundae stepped closer as a voice like blue silk drifted over the melodic guitar.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
She was instantly moved by the power of the drums, melodic rhythms and energy.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Unlike the vast majority of punk concerts, this promises to be a barrage of melodic, accessible singalongs.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025
Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Michael is credited as a co-writer on the track due to the melodic interpolation.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The concert is stripped-down and simple, just as the melodic indie songs were meant to be experienced.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
Sundae stepped closer as a voice like blue silk drifted over the melodic guitar.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
She was instantly moved by the power of the drums, melodic rhythms and energy.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Unlike the vast majority of punk concerts, this promises to be a barrage of melodic, accessible singalongs.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025
Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Michael is credited as a co-writer on the track due to the melodic interpolation.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The concert is stripped-down and simple, just as the melodic indie songs were meant to be experienced.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodic
Adjective
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Music, instrumental or lyrical, should hover just around normal conversational levels (around 60 to 70 decibels, according to the Hearing Health Foundation).—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The result is short, lyrical narratives that aim to be enjoyable, uplifting, and emotionally instructive.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Keith Urban is setting the record straight after fans analyzed his lyric swaps post-Nicole Kidman split.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nowadays, the musician is encouraging fans to stop reading into his lyric changes.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Raised in Montgomery, Alabama, in a deeply musical family, Jamey’s earliest performances were with his father’s gospel band, the Down Home Boys.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Among some of the holiday experiences, the Breakfast With Santa series will return, alongside in-store live musical performances and a roster of festive surprises.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Melodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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