as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
there's an aesthetic unity to the sculpture garden that makes it an ideal spot for quiet relaxing
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Recent Examples of unity
For Democrats, Wednesday’s vote nonetheless served as evidence that Republican unity behind the war may be eroding.
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Nik Popli, Time, 13 May 2026
The unity came not in service of public safety, but at its expense.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
That the story of The Deb, which centers around female friendship and unity despite cultural differences, wound up curdling into a swirling pit of harassment and negativity and abuse is one of this world’s cruel ironies.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 May 2026
From the deepest sadness, love and hope can be born through art, through music, and through the unity of the people.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unity
Nik Popli, Time, 13 May 2026
The unity came not in service of public safety, but at its expense.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
That the story of The Deb, which centers around female friendship and unity despite cultural differences, wound up curdling into a swirling pit of harassment and negativity and abuse is one of this world’s cruel ironies.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 May 2026
From the deepest sadness, love and hope can be born through art, through music, and through the unity of the people.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unity
Noun
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Looksmaxxers tend to believe that attractiveness can be scientifically measured, citing numbers and inspecting facial symmetry, completely ignoring cultural context, personal preferences and charisma.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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That lends Gray’s ninth and arguably best film a gratifying full-circle symmetry.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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And then shifting chords where the harmonies overlap, so there’s a moment of dissonance.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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In one breathtaking sequence, the waves of the ocean, of the bark lines of the tree, and of Kristen’s hair all swirl together through the harmony of a connected world.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Both addressed the problem by closing many weak stores, exiting a large proportion of the department stores that sold their goods, dialing back the discounting, and focusing consumers back to their heritage and reputation for quality.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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And at some point, when a significant proportion of the country’s vehicles are EVs or PHEVs, an alternative road-funding method that does not rely on the gas tax will certainly be in order.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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In this context, capability is only one layer; structure and orchestration begin to matter just as much.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Holloway, Hartman, the background singers, and the orchestration interlock so heartily that the affirmation searched for at the song’s start arrives.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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This chic square-neck tank top strikes the perfect balance of function and style.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The tension young workers face with AI adoption Striking that balance is important not just for career development but for cognitive ability.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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“Unity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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