philharmonics

noun

plural of philharmonic
as in orchestras
a usually large group of musicians playing together served as a conductor for the philharmonic

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  1. orchestras
  2. symphonies
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  • From zero orchestras to three Harmonium is the third professional orchestra to form in the city since the San Antonio Symphony folded in 2022 following years of financial woes.
    — Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • When playwright Marco Ramirez was growing up in Hialeah, music from Cuba’s great orchestras could be heard through his grandfather’s small Sony boombox on cassette tapes at family gatherings, from Nochebuena celebrations to weddings.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of orchestras
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  • For more than a half-century, the multivenue complex has featured world-class symphonies, operas, dance and theater performances, along with education programs.
    — E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The new project on my hard drive focuses not on songs or symphonies but on cruelty, injustice, dishonesty, and the politics of everyday language.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of symphonies
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“Philharmonics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philharmonics. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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