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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
at present, the living room lacks consonance because all of the furniture is on one side
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as in accordance
a state of consistency
in good writing there is always consonance of thought and expression, as the use of simple words for simple thoughts
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Recent Examples of consonance
Multitracked saxophones swarm over a pit of molten bass frequencies, slipping between sentimental consonance—you might momentarily be reminded of Vangelis’ Blade Runner score—and eerie discord.
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Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
The song amounts to a masterpiece not just in how images move within the restricted space of a pop song, but also in rhyme and off-rhyme and consonance.
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Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Dissonance dissolves into consonance, consonance is drowned in dissonance.
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Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2024
The simile is novel and yet the sort of thing a young woman would think; there is assonance and consonance seesawing across the sentence, which is slow and gorgeous rather than quick and thrilling.
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Joanna Biggs,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Feb. 2024
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Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
The song amounts to a masterpiece not just in how images move within the restricted space of a pop song, but also in rhyme and off-rhyme and consonance.
—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Dissonance dissolves into consonance, consonance is drowned in dissonance.
—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2024
The simile is novel and yet the sort of thing a young woman would think; there is assonance and consonance seesawing across the sentence, which is slow and gorgeous rather than quick and thrilling.
—
Joanna Biggs,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for consonance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonance
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When places are being set for dinner, or in a stone garden in a Buddhist monastery, there is no governing principle of central symmetry or proportional order.
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Crittall-style windows and doors the light and provide a pleasing symmetry.
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The Marine’s name has not been released, in accordance with Navy policy to withhold identification until at least 24 hours after next-of-kin notification, NBC 7 reported.
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Folsom Cordova Unified School District Folsom Cordova Unified says all of its schools have accessible gender-neutral restrooms, in accordance with SB 760.
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Venus, our planet of harmony, ventures into the fields of Virgo from July 9 until August 6, and this is a time to be nurturing caregivers in our relationships.
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Repeating colors, textures, or plant varieties throughout the landscape helps create harmony.
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Caggiano noted the boys appeared to have left on their own accord.
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That accord reportedly established a 60-day negotiating period focused on key issues, including the future of Iran’s nuclear program, an allegation Tehran denies.
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Bringing that orchestration muscle to Atlas is a meaningful head start.
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Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch.
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Rosenqvist’s departure was a bit of a shock, but Scott Dixon decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 years with the team was of seismic proportions.
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The bootcut style also has a subtle flair, which helps balance out proportions.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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From entry-level IEMs to high-end studio headphones, the system is designed to enhance clarity, balance and translation across almost every listening system, unlocking their full potential for accurate, consistent monitoring.
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“Consonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonance. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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