How to Use harmonious in a Sentence

harmonious

adjective
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  • The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.
  • But things are not harmonious in the Princess Alliance.
    — Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2019
  • The Celtics are a harmonious bunch, having ridded themselves of the distractions and chaos of last season.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 3 Dec. 2019
  • But that’s relatively harmonious compared to the sharp splits the past few months, when some officials favored faster cuts and others preferred hikes.
    — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Much of his subject matter reveals a deep contrasting of harmonious colors and bold compositions.
    — Jerry Fallstrom, orlandosentinel.com, 12 Nov. 2019
  • The conductor’s job is to direct the groups of instruments to play together in order to create a harmonious piece of music that keeps your body healthy and balanced.
    — Sun Pharmaceuticals, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2019
  • After all, two individuals with tricky schedules may not harmonious bedfellows make.
    — Mallika Rao, The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2019
  • Her ready-to-wear line is carefully crafted to feel harmonious, effortless, and timeless, while enhancing the beauty and character of her customer.
    — EW.com, 9 Oct. 2019
  • There’s a bonus to making it in advance, too: The flavors of the Thai red curry paste have time to meld with the pumpkin and apple, creating a harmonious, balanced soup.
    — Grant Butler, oregonlive, 12 Nov. 2019
  • The Regulars: Violin provides San Francisco man the key to a harmonious life.
    — Taylor Kate Brown, SFChronicle.com, 26 Nov. 2019
  • The most harmonious couples are the ones who learn to play on the same team.
    — Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2022
  • But the Celtics are a more harmonious team with Walker in the fold.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 31 Dec. 2019
  • The curves that surround the many ports are not all harmonious.
    — Ray Hutton, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The harmonious, pop-funk earworms were butter against the heavy strain of the weights.
    — Heidi Pérez-Moreno, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
  • On the tongue a harmonious dance of berry fruit, burnt sugar and pine.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021
  • The vice president wasn’t alone in her choice of the harmonious hue.
    — Hayley Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2021
  • But what hurts the most is that things aren't always so harmonious at home.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 20 Aug. 2020
  • Scale the keys rapidly for a harmonious end to your workout.
    — Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Right Time, with the harmonious trio backed by the classic rhythm duo Sly & Robbie.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2022
  • Venus feels at home and harmonious in Libra due to the planet being the natural ruler of the sign of the scales.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The essence of a great chili lies in its harmonious blend of flavors—spicy, savory, and a even touch of sweetness.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The color is pleasing and harmonious with the plants themselves.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The metal surfaces are calm and clear, the graphics are harmonious and not a single line feels forced.
    — Nargess Banks, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
  • The dark hue soothed the curlicues into submission and calmed the disparate looks into a harmonious whole.
    — Mitchell Owens, ELLE Decor, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Soft and harmonious on the palate, notes of blackberry and spice lead a full body with a velvety finish.
    — Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Some low-dosage Champagnes are great, but the best level is the right level, the one that achieves harmonious balance.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2019
  • During this time, Saturn also makes harmonious trine aspects to the moon, Venus, and the North Node.
    — Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 17 May 2021
  • Of course, things haven’t always been so harmonious for Harbaugh, Jackson or the Ravens.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2023
  • Perhaps the harmonious dynamic would change should the Glazers sense Ratcliffe becoming reluctant to part with more of his billions.
    — Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The number refers to the five traditional Chinese elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) and flavors (sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and acrid/pungent), of which five-spice achieves a harmonious balance.
    — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024

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