1
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of harmonize
The Sun trines Jupiter, harmonizing the internal peace of your 12th house with the domestic comfort of your 4th house.
—
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, the Education Department opted to go in that direction by harmonizing GE rulemaking with OBBB language.
—David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Designed to harmonize with the timber and stone of its surroundings, the ski-in, ski-out inn finally provides the central lodging the destination has lacked for decades, featuring two wings connected by a footbridge spanning the North Fork Provo River.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Feb. 2026
The designers had ensured each bold costume harmonized with the others while standing in deliberate contrast to Sophie’s silver simplicity.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmonize
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, the Education Department opted to go in that direction by harmonizing GE rulemaking with OBBB language.
—David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Designed to harmonize with the timber and stone of its surroundings, the ski-in, ski-out inn finally provides the central lodging the destination has lacked for decades, featuring two wings connected by a footbridge spanning the North Fork Provo River.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Feb. 2026
The designers had ensured each bold costume harmonized with the others while standing in deliberate contrast to Sophie’s silver simplicity.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmonize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
Verb
-
Romantasy books blend the best of both the fantasy and romance genres, delivering high-stakes political conflicts, endless action and plot twists, and, of course, swoon-worthy love.—
De Elizabeth,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
-
The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
But DuBois has written a usefully ambivalent book, one that looks for a way to reconcile younger writers’ criticisms of Stanton with her own loyalty to the early women’s-rights activists.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
-
The longtime couple ultimately reconciled before tying the knot in April 2011.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
To avoid this pitfall, Judge recommends determining a color palette for the space and buying rugs, pillows, planters, and furniture that corresponds accordingly.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
-
But the Walker signing was clarifying in multiple ways, including that the Chiefs by committing to him now virtually must prioritize corresponding moves to revive the receiver room and add edge rusher(s).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Service Guests are looked after primarily by husband-and-wife team John and Olivia de Villiers who coordinate and host every aspect of a stay at Freelands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
-
For her appearance, Kate embraced a business casual aesthetic, wearing a gray Prince of Wales check blazer from Catherine Walker over a sky blue button-down, paired with black pants and coordinating black heeled boots.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Klein and Solomon coincided as writers on NBC’s Saturday Night Live for 16 years.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
-
The other, Eid al-Adha, coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Not being able to focus correlates with a lower ability to recall information, according to a 2020 study conducted by Stanford University researchers.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Rotator cuff injuries can be complicated and the symptoms don’t always correlate to the extent of the damage, Mazzocca said.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
This is why all kinds of datasets seem to conform to this beautiful shape spontaneously.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
-
That copy, allegedly drafted by Camp Sugar, was revised to conform with Wallace’s instructions, Case said in a deposition.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Aim for clear headlines and concise notes, and agree on timelines to ensure your reputation reflects focus and reliability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Their paths cross again when Cory accidentally hits Donny’s bicycle with his car and, as penance, agrees to drive him around town for a week to do errands.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonize. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
