homophonic

adjective

Definition of homophonicnext
as in polyphonic

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Recent Examples of homophonic In this grid, the revealer is at 57-Across, clued with [Hides one’s central point, in a way … with a doubly homophonic hint to 20-, 30-, 38- and 48-Across]. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 My introduction to homophonic translation came from my former teacher, Mónica de la Torre. — Literary Hub, 9 Jan. 2026 How does this make any sense except as a very stupid, clumsy, idiotic no good way to give us a homophonic bridge to Gandalf. — Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 The content creator also used a homophonic slur at several points throughout the clip. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024 The encryption turned out to be a homophonic cipher, in which each letter of the alphabet can be encoded in several different ways. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Feb. 2023 Mary used what is called a homophonic cipher, where each letter is replaced with a certain symbol. — Town & Country, 8 Feb. 2023 The letters used what’s known as a homophonic cipher, the researchers explain in a study published on Tuesday in the journal Cryptologia. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 8 Feb. 2023 The ciphers were homophonic, meaning each letter of the alphabet could be encoded using several cipher symbols, according to the researchers. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homophonic
  1. polyphonic
  2. harmonic
  3. tonal
  4. rhythmic
  5. orchestral
  6. chordal
  7. lyric
  8. lyrical
Adjective
  • His polyphonic paintings, made of marks unconfined by canvas or concept, almost demand of it.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In polyphonic music such as Bach, Van Bloss offers a superhuman degree of precision and individuality.
    — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of polyphonic
Adjective
  • Ziggy Marley was headlining the show with Burning Spear, and the air was thick with the sound of harmonic lineage.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But at times, the caliber of their technical and harmonic choices sounds arty and sophisticated.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmonic
Adjective
  • While most of Aquazzura’s shoes feature their signature aqua light blue outsole, Fanning’s pink pair features a tonal blush pink sole that adds another monochrome element to her look.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • People not understanding this is strange to me, because Star Wars has essentially been doing this for 50 years across movies, shows, games and books, admittedly without the tonal variety.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of tonal
Adjective
  • Piezoelectric generators are particularly attractive for implants because the body is constantly moving, from the expansion and contraction of the lungs to the rhythmic beating of the heart.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Shifting between precision and improvisation, each rhythmic mark registers its own time signature.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rhythmic
Adjective
  • Soundtracked by a theatrical orchestral arrangement that switches back and forth between jazzy and classical styles, the minute-long video opens with the pop star in a white suit and top hat, outfitted with many silver gems and brooches.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The Clip Pro is a poor match for orchestral music like John Adams’ The Gospel According to the Other Mary.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of orchestral
Adjective
  • Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms.
    — Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
  • Hudson buttressed Al Kooper’s original organ part into a chordal fortress, part of an incendiary performance that surges to peak after peak.
    — Jon Pareles, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Definition of chordal
Adjective
  • Kaia’s post included photos and videos of her and her brother from childhood, along with a lyric essay about their relationship.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The protagonist, Mi-ja, is an older woman who starts to write lyric poetry.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • The thing was to be able to do it artsy-fartsy, slick, lyrical, and whatever the [new] generation calls it.
    — Angel Diaz, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The new record reveals a deep reverence for an acutely lyrical branch of Atlanta rap.
    — Narsimha Gour Chintaluri, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of lyrical

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“Homophonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homophonic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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