harmonize

verb

ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce harmonize (audio)
Definition of harmonizenext
1
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpet

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2
as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploits

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3
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point interrogated in separate rooms, the two burglary suspects gave stories that didn't harmonize at all

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Recent Examples of harmonize Mercury harmonizes with Venus today, promoting easy decision-making. — Usa Today, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Auspicious Jupiter energizes your 3rd House of Communication while imaginative Neptune harmonizes from your 11th House of Friends and Community, making ideas, introductions, and pitches flow more easily. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 Last month, the SEC and CFTC issued a joint request for public comment regarding updating, clarifying and harmonizing certain definitions and issues. — Ananya Chetia,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Adding another meaningful component to the day is that the moon will harmonize with Chiron in Taurus, creating an opportunity for healing. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
  1. blend
  2. reconcile
  3. correspond
  4. coordinate
  5. coincide
  6. correlate
  7. conform
  8. agree
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  • The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Deep ocean recordings blend with orchestral timpani, distant explosions, vibrations and the recorded buzzing of bees.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of blend
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  • Following Myron’s injury, Gavin dropped Myron and the two have never reconciled their differences.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • In 2010, Sir Alex Ferguson and Van Nistelrooy reconciled after the Dutchman called Ferguson and apologised, something his former manager admired.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of reconcile
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  • On Tuesday, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A immediately after a harsh outing against the Chicago Cubs, a move that corresponded with the addition of a new reliever.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of correspond
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  • Tyson said investigators are interviewing witnesses, reviewing security footage and coordinating with the Anson County Sheriff’s Office, which responded to the office Tuesday after a confrontation between Helms and others.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
  • The challenge is ensuring that interceptor drones can launch, coordinate, identify targets, and engage quickly enough to deal with multiple threats.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of coordinate
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  • On Saturday morning, which coincided with Vroman’s summer sale, three separate registers had briskly moving lines of 15-20 people or more around the store.
    — Erik Pedersen, Daily News, 28 July 2026
  • That appearance by Pirlo coincided with Russia launching a hypersonic ballistic missile attack on Kyiv as part of the invasion of Ukraine launched by Vladimir Putin in February 2022.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of coincide
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  • The lesson is that serious AI adoption appears to correlate with companies that are already growing, learning, experimenting, and investing with enough intensity to change how work gets done.
    — Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Program uptake correlated with declines in hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses.
    — Ashwini Sehgal, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of correlate
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  • These include completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) by the end of 2026, which will establish the certifiable design baseline for the aircraft and enable the production and testing of certification-conforming models.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Pressure on talent to aesthetically conform used to arise quietly, behind the scenes, from agents, managers and others within the system.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of conform
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  • Beth Arbuckle and Wells Fargo agreed to dismiss the December 2024 case filed in federal court for the Western District of North Carolina, according to a joint stipulation filed Friday.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • The Sunrise Mall redevelopment project saw a mark of progress this week, when a group planning to build a youth sports complex agreed to take on 13 acres of the mall property, the city of Citrus Heights said Wednesday.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
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