as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
some especially tuneful songs have been written for this new animated film
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Recent Examples of tuneful
To be sure, Lost to the Street is plenty tuneful in a post-Roxy Music Bryan Ferry sort of way.
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Adam Sobsey, SPIN, 25 Sep. 2024
Josh's parents soon grow accustomed to living with an enormous scaly beast, and things are further enlivened by the arrival of Lyle's former owner Hector (Javier Bardem), an eccentric showman who still hopes to hit the big time with the tuneful reptile.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 20 July 2024
Acclaimed as a phenomenal musician with a knack for merging soul, jazz and hip-hop with contemporary classical music, Escobar has earned a global following with his tuneful albums as well as his activism.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
And one of the most tuneful options, of course, is to go see some live music.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
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Adam Sobsey, SPIN, 25 Sep. 2024
Josh's parents soon grow accustomed to living with an enormous scaly beast, and things are further enlivened by the arrival of Lyle's former owner Hector (Javier Bardem), an eccentric showman who still hopes to hit the big time with the tuneful reptile.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 20 July 2024
Acclaimed as a phenomenal musician with a knack for merging soul, jazz and hip-hop with contemporary classical music, Escobar has earned a global following with his tuneful albums as well as his activism.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
And one of the most tuneful options, of course, is to go see some live music.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuneful
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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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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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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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“Tuneful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuneful. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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