as in musical
having a pleasing mixture of notes
the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
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Recent Examples of symphonic
The demo contained symphonic orchestra, blistering rock band, and a heartfelt lyric.
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Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The new rendition also folds in lush strings that help tie it to the album’s symphonic approach.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
The production work is complex and thoughtful, moving all over the sonic map in ingenus ways, which the symphonic accompaniment only underscored.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The new dark spinning ride is inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' 1874 symphonic tone poem, and revealing any more details would detract from the ride’s ghostly allure.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
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The musical movies have received critical acclaim, and the second film earned five total nominations at this year's Globes — one more than the 2025 Golden Globes.—
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Other late-night shows have similarly reduced their musical acts in recent years.—
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Lopatin used fast, percussive strikes to keep the score melodic, incorporating mallet strikes to mirror the ping-pong balls.—
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Until the 1870s, Shaker music was monophonic, with a single melodic line sung in unison and without instrumental accompaniment.—
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Both punk anthems and melodious tunes can be played on AM/FM CD and cassette stereo.—
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December’s a celebratory month showcasing our melodious melting pot of traditions, cultures, and creativity.—
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Expect bells-and-whistles orchestral shows full of the oddball jokes, elaborate choreographies, and technological thrills that have made the Talking Heads frontman’s recent live show the biggest boon of his solo career.—
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That time, the fire department fought back with an almost orchestral force — convoys of trucks, helicopters hovering low in the smoke, tankers trailing lines of crimson retardant through the canyons.—
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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