as in symmetric
having the parts agreeably related
the desire to live the kind of harmonic life in which work and family are perfectly balanced
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Recent Examples of harmonic
There is, however, a harmonic tension at the heart of the conception, as semitone dissonances pierce the texture in almost every bar—F against E, D-sharp against E, C against B. As one of these twinges is resolved, another intrudes.
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Concert tremor consists of low-frequency signals of extended duration with harmonic frequency peaks between 1 and 10 Hz, similar to the signals generated by volcanoes or trains.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 Mar. 2024
Several prior studies of stadium concerts have argued for the former hypothesis, while a 2015 study found that a chanting crowd at a football game produced similar harmonic seismic tremors.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 Mar. 2024
The drivers achieve a piston-like motion across the audio spectrum which reduces harmonic distortion.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Concert tremor consists of low-frequency signals of extended duration with harmonic frequency peaks between 1 and 10 Hz, similar to the signals generated by volcanoes or trains.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 Mar. 2024
Several prior studies of stadium concerts have argued for the former hypothesis, while a 2015 study found that a chanting crowd at a football game produced similar harmonic seismic tremors.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 Mar. 2024
The drivers achieve a piston-like motion across the audio spectrum which reduces harmonic distortion.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonic
Adjective
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Plants selected may have naturally compact or symmetrical forms and are chosen more for that quality than flowering capacity, although azaleas and dwarf Indian hawthorns, which flower for a single season, are often included.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
20 Jan. 2025
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Often, the neoclassical style expresses itself in subtle ways, with façades that are symmetrical and balanced, or an emphasis on classical proportions and scales in interior spaces.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Like a steady flow of water helps sustain life, balanced kidneys promote gentleness, calmness and wisdom.—
Joseph Sudhip,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Multivitamins offer little benefit for most healthy people who eat a balanced diet.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An especially fun one is The Group, his soapy adaptation of the 1963 novel by Mary McCarthy, in which wedding guests lunch at the elegant old Brevoort Hotel before trailing the happy couple to the subway (and throwing rice down the stairs after them).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Regardless of whether it's worn as an elegant dress or in a classic button-up shirt, this shade demonstrates remarkable versatility while maintaining its impact.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Harmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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