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as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
an opera singer with an appropriately euphonious name
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as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
the doorbell had a noticeably euphonious chime
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Recent Examples of euphonious
Things started out so well with Fortran and Cobol—brief yet euphonious names rooted in descriptors of language’s purpose: formula translator, business language.
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Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2023
Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023
The result was the bright, euphonious blend that became the group’s trademark.
—Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times, 29 June 2023
Its arcane staccato and euphonious intonation has become deeply ingrained in our language through the word’s use as a magical catchphrase.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2015
Although seemingly euphonious, such concepts and goals are anything but.
—Daniel Buck, National Review, 27 Mar. 2022
Released in January 2021, the record is a poignant commentary on the restrictive beauty standards that society imposes on women, with the 18-year-old’s euphonious vocals magnifying the song’s triumphant message.
—Rolling Stone, 20 May 2021
With a euphonious voice, tender lyrics, and smooth instrumentals, Brittanny Fousheé believes her music speaks for itself.
—Allison Hazel, Essence, 10 Mar. 2021
More surprising are passages of childlike innocence—for example, a euphonious chorus of singing flowers—and episodes of polyrhythmic orchestral exuberance, as in Kay’s wild sleigh ride with the Queen.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2023
Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023
The result was the bright, euphonious blend that became the group’s trademark.
—Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times, 29 June 2023
Its arcane staccato and euphonious intonation has become deeply ingrained in our language through the word’s use as a magical catchphrase.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2015
Although seemingly euphonious, such concepts and goals are anything but.
—Daniel Buck, National Review, 27 Mar. 2022
Released in January 2021, the record is a poignant commentary on the restrictive beauty standards that society imposes on women, with the 18-year-old’s euphonious vocals magnifying the song’s triumphant message.
—Rolling Stone, 20 May 2021
With a euphonious voice, tender lyrics, and smooth instrumentals, Brittanny Fousheé believes her music speaks for itself.
—Allison Hazel, Essence, 10 Mar. 2021
More surprising are passages of childlike innocence—for example, a euphonious chorus of singing flowers—and episodes of polyrhythmic orchestral exuberance, as in Kay’s wild sleigh ride with the Queen.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphonious
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But where Grapes is relentlessly symphonic and often melodramatic, Unknown—which was finally edited and released 20 years ago—is intimate and restrained, focusing acutely on the slow-motion erosion of the agrarian American dream in a pattern of exploitation that the Dust Bowl only intensified.Mark Athitakis, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
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This early morning performance showcases Halloween’s greatest hits with a symphonic twist, featuring music from fan-favorite franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel Studios and Disney Animation.Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 8 Oct. 2024
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In the lyrical spar, J. Cole offered a diss record against his Compton peer, but then retracted the song and issued an apology.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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With an uncanny ability to write 3-minute radio songs with occasional striking moments of lyrical depth, Petty made more hits than misses in the first two decades of his career.Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Chu said the musical adaptation, which premiered on Broadway in 2003, was also coincidentally released during a momentous time.Tony Lee, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Shelley is only the third musical director of the orchestra, which was founded in 1978 and is the largest orchestra formed in the U.S. in the last 50 years.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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The pop-up will feature a photo booth, lyric wall and a massive wreath so guests can recreate the diva's Christmas album cover.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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While she’s dipped her toes into lyric writing before and recorded some relative obscurities in the jazz catalog, she’s often thought of as a neo-traditionalist Great American Songbook type.Steve Hochman, SPIN, 10 Oct. 2024
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Notes of pink pepper and rum and tobacco leaf absolute round out the sweetly smoky scent, which lends itself to a night of firelight, expertly poured cocktails, and melodious riffs.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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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.Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
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Following his previous hits, the stalwart EDM enthusiast aims to set himself apart from his tuneful peers.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 30 Oct. 2024
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It’s all given a tuneful sheen that suggests the work of a teeming pop-rock hive-mind at work.Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Euphonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphonious. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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