1
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
her face had an angelic harmony that fascinated the leading painters of her day
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as in peace
peaceful coexistence
the apparent inability of the party's right and left wings to resolve their conflicts and live in harmony at least during the convention
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as in accordance
a state of consistency
for once, the kids' idea of a vacation was in perfect harmony with their parents' notion of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of harmony
While Malby was a hedonist and a womanizer, Mathu is a conventional doctor who lives in harmony with his family.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Flack also played piano on the track, while Hathaway contributed harmony vocals.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
And more subtle diamonds that do not draw the kind of attention that can come with a sparkly rock seem to be in harmony with today’s casual lifestyle.
—Jill Newman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Additionally, teens can study the theoretical elements of music including sound, pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Flack also played piano on the track, while Hathaway contributed harmony vocals.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
And more subtle diamonds that do not draw the kind of attention that can come with a sparkly rock seem to be in harmony with today’s casual lifestyle.
—Jill Newman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Additionally, teens can study the theoretical elements of music including sound, pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony
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Particularly in small spaces, their charming symmetry feels extra sweet and layered.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s something almost otherworldly about being inside, surrounded by its massive columns and the perfect symmetry of the design.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Here was a woman, in the era of peace and love and social change, who was both a nun and an artist, and a political one at that.—
Scarlet Cheng,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ruled out making any concessions to Ukraine in future peace talks as President Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the war.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The increase in prescriptions, and the prescribers who work in a broad range of specialties, point to the need for further audits into whether claims are being paid in accordance with Medicare requirements, the IG said.—
Adriel Bettelheim,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Experts from the Earthquake Research Center of Istanbul Technical University and civil engineering professors from Dokuz Eylül university concluded that if the hotel had been built in accordance with earthquake regulations the building would not have collapsed.—
Emily Wither,
The Dial,
13 Feb. 2025
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Participatory art has always had to contend with risks in its orchestration and its reception—a function of its character bridging (or confronting) various publics.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Seek out a solution that offers strong APIs and real-time orchestration.—
Abhi Maheshwari,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Seven tunes featured on McRae’s album debut on the Official Streaming chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Its tunes are sung largely in Spanish despite the fact that both composers are also French.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Each wine is evaluated through a meticulous collective tasting regimen, assessing its balance, quality, and consistency, and only 22 percent of the wines from the Médoc production area are included.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2025
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That memory still burns, creating just the right balance of fortitude and redemption.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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In a news conference at the end of their visit, Vance the administration wants migrants who are not in the U.S. lawfully to return to their home countries of their own accord and apply for entry through the proper channels.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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The scent takes on a fresh facet with clean laundry accord, while ambrette seeds bring a musky warmth.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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And, here in Rancho Mirage, the duo’s captivating sense of color and linear proportions is honored via the desert oasis.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Mobile Solutions Ukrainian electronic warfare also brings down a significant proportion of the drones – estimated at 35% by the Ukrainian Air Force - but this may be more effective against decoys than the real thing.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmony. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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