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as in orchestration
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases
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as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
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Recent Examples of symphony
Cygnet Infinity: a version of Cygnet 22 where the alcohol has been distilled out and a symphony of restorative, mood-bolstering adaptogens (notably focus-enhancing lion’s mane) has been added.
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Nick Scott, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Regardless, do your best to listen to the celestial symphony and move along with an open heart and a sharpened vision.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The symphony also operates a fellowship in which IU conductors work with its artistic staff and includes university musicians in its season.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 17 Jan. 2026
Bruckner didn’t think so, in desperation even proposing his earlier Te Deum as a conclusion to the symphony, although few have found that a convincing solution.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Nick Scott, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Regardless, do your best to listen to the celestial symphony and move along with an open heart and a sharpened vision.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The symphony also operates a fellowship in which IU conductors work with its artistic staff and includes university musicians in its season.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 17 Jan. 2026
Bruckner didn’t think so, in desperation even proposing his earlier Te Deum as a conclusion to the symphony, although few have found that a convincing solution.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
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The pleasant orchestration becomes a scream as Censori pulls out a cake in the same scarlet as her latex.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Musical is directed by Alex Timbers, with a book by John Logan, choreography by Sonya Tayeh and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University, leads the lectures.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tego Calderón, rapper and producer Héctor el Father, salsa orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and Latin pop icon Ricky Martin.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Sure, the former event is featured in a work of fiction and the latter in a real-life ratings bonanza, but fans of the film who lauded it for its period detail will appreciate the symmetry.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fabulous layout, symmetry Once inside, a sense of careful preservation and living history is palpable.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Gabe is an active member of the symphonic band, Green Hill philharmonic winds, the Green Hill brass quintet and the Spirit of Green Hill Marching Band, leading by example through hard work and dedication.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera.—
Irina Aleksander,
Vogue,
11 Dec. 2024
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Seamless transitions from your living room to the lawn; chef-grade kitchens wrapped in natural flagstone, firepits that bring families together and architectural harmony that makes your home feel twice as large.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, in the Chinese practice of Feng Shui–which is the art of achieving balance and harmony through the arrangement of buildings, furniture, and other objects in your environment—south-facing orientation is a good thing.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bushra Mahnoor, a reproductive rights activist, counts herself among a small proportion of women and girls in Pakistan – about 12%, according to the UN’s children’s agency (UNICEF) – who use commercial sanitary products, rather than homemade alternatives.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Slim V-neck Tee A v-neck tee is a travel classic for a reason, and this one gets the proportions just right.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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For residents like Christina Doyle, the goal isn’t to shut visitors out altogether, but to find a balance between access and preservation.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The event will, in particular, monitor several metrics, including motion control, dynamic balance, and impact resistance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Symphony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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