Synonyms for philharmonic
ˌfɪl hɑrˈmɒn ɪk, ˌfɪl ər-phil·har·mon·ic

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1. symphony orchestra, symphony, philharmonicadjective

   a large orchestra; can perform symphonies

   "we heard the Vienna symphony"

   Synonyms:
   symphony orchestra, symphonic music, symphony

   Antonyms:
   nonmusical, unmusical

2. philharmonicadjective

   composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

   "philharmonic players"

   Antonyms:
   unmusical, nonmusical

3. philharmonicadjective

   devoted to or appreciative of music

   "the most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air"

   Antonyms:
   unmusical, nonmusical

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1. List of paraphrases for "philharmonic":

   philharmonia, symphony, orchestra

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1. David Stern:

   This much-maligned group of players and sport, on the march to the gold medal stand, being feted like a combination of the Bolshoi, the Philharmonic and the Beatles.