How to Use harmonious in a Sentence

harmonious

adjective
  • The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.
  • The curves that surround the many ports are not all harmonious.
    — Ray Hutton, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The most harmonious couples are the ones who learn to play on the same team.
    — Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2022
  • But what hurts the most is that things aren't always so harmonious at home.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 20 Aug. 2020
  • The two come together in the end to sing the harmonious last verse.
    — Nina Braca, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Putin’s world has just become more harmonious.
    — M. Gessen, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Click through to see the five most socially harmonious cities in the world.
    — Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Both teams were harmonious units and blessed by character as well as skill.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
  • The vice president wasn’t alone in her choice of the harmonious hue.
    — Hayley Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2021
  • The harmonious, pop-funk earworms were butter against the heavy strain of the weights.
    — Heidi Pérez-Moreno, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The village seems a harmonious place.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Both of these are great for a lake house that is harmonious with nature while not taking away from the views.
    — Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
  • Just look for a warm blue, like teal, rather than a cool one, to ensure the contrast is harmonious.
    — Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Just look for a warm blue, like teal, rather than a cool one, to ensure the contrast is harmonious.
    — Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Inside, there was a harmonious clash of sports cultures.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
  • But the Celtics are a more harmonious team with Walker in the fold.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 31 Dec. 2019
  • Cox says that the two parents try to keep things harmonious for Coco's sake.
    — Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2018
  • The result is a bold yet harmonious contrast between warmth and spice.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The result feels much more harmonious and timeless.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
  • The balance of flavors and textures that make each bite harmonious.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, 26 Feb. 2018
  • For two years, the dad has been dating his girlfriend, and until now, things have seemed harmonious.
    — Ashley Vega, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The once-harmonious bond between franchise and city was a shambles.
    — Jack Harris, azcentral, 30 May 2018
  • Use the moon’s harmonious connection to Venus to spark joy.
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The whiskey is smooth and silky on the palate, featuring a harmonious blend of stone fruit, caramel, leather, and a hint of smoke.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • 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 result is not only a more harmonious tech ecosystem but a more diverse one, too.
    — Sergiu Matei, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Their matching looks were as harmonious as their piano playing.
    — Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025
  • The color is pleasing and harmonious with the plants themselves.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The recipe has remained the same for decades, a harmonious blend of ground pork, crunchy water chestnuts, and plump shrimp.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
  • 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

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