as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
a harmonizing chorus of early-morning chirps arose from the bird-laden trees
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as in blending
to form a pleasing relationship
the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpet
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as in reconciling
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
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as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
interrogated in separate rooms, the two burglary suspects gave stories that didn't harmonize at all
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Recent Examples of harmonizing
Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
And for much of Wednesday’s show, the spotlight fell directly on the three extremely talented guitarists trading leads behind him, often harmonizing, a key component of the Iron Maiden sound.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
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After first harmonizing together a decade ago as university students, the trio have been touring hard, refining their approach to songwriting and live shows.
—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
And for much of Wednesday’s show, the spotlight fell directly on the three extremely talented guitarists trading leads behind him, often harmonizing, a key component of the Iron Maiden sound.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonizing
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But where Grapes is relentlessly symphonic and often melodramatic, Unknown—which was finally edited and released 20 years ago—is intimate and restrained, focusing acutely on the slow-motion erosion of the agrarian American dream in a pattern of exploitation that the Dust Bowl only intensified.Mark Athitakis, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
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This early morning performance showcases Halloween’s greatest hits with a symphonic twist, featuring music from fan-favorite franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel Studios and Disney Animation.Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 8 Oct. 2024
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In September, the Minnesota SAF Hub announced the development of the first SAF blending facility in Minnesota.Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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The blending facility is being developed by Flint Hills Resources at its Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount, Minnesota.Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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In recent years, brown has played an integral role in informing and building both the transformative and restorative justice movements by way of two prevailing organizing methodologies, each with a corresponding book.Fran Tirado, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
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In its report Allianz modeled a handful of hypothetical individuals across generations, tracking their savings returns—and corresponding wealth—throughout their respective economic cycles.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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Chu said the musical adaptation, which premiered on Broadway in 2003, was also coincidentally released during a momentous time.Tony Lee, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The non-music majors who make up the SJO are used to plunging into deep musical waters.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Wild Robot launched with a presentation at the recent San Sebastian Film Festival, supported by talent presence and coinciding with the screening at the Sitges Film Festival.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
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The earlier dates are in order to avoid coinciding with the Chuseok mid-autumn harvest festival, which is a three-day national holiday in Korea and falls in October next year.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
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Notes of pink pepper and rum and tobacco leaf absolute round out the sweetly smoky scent, which lends itself to a night of firelight, expertly poured cocktails, and melodious riffs.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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An album with a decidedly punk-rock sound (a departure from the moody, melodious love songs she’s known for) and a foray into the US market.Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
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The company entered a settlement agreement with Pivot Holding LLC, agreeing to pay $500,000 for milestone payments under a collaboration agreement.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company has settled a legal proceeding related to a lease agreement, agreeing to pay $100,000 in rent and $13,953 in nonrefundable rent deposit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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That may be as simple as taking time to focus on your breathing, and using the rhythmic cadence of your breaths to calm yourself.Alice Park, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hanan Townshend’s score, with its heavy, rhythmic breathing and ethereal tones, cultivates a constant atmosphere of unease.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Harmonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonizing. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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