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
In a season defined by structured dressing, Bittar’s organic forms play in harmony with Parisian tailoring and Americana’s utilitarian edge.
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Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
In college, Cedric was in singing groups, crooning harmonies with others.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
As one Heat official said during the recent back-and-forth, plenty of teams win without absolute harmony, including plenty of Heat teams in the past, including a Heat championship team.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Venus is considered to be in detriment in Aries per traditional astrology — Aries’ impulse and desire for assertion clashes with Venus’ desire for harmony and cooperation, which can make relationships feel more competitive and overwhelmingly passionate than usual.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
In college, Cedric was in singing groups, crooning harmonies with others.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
As one Heat official said during the recent back-and-forth, plenty of teams win without absolute harmony, including plenty of Heat teams in the past, including a Heat championship team.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Venus is considered to be in detriment in Aries per traditional astrology — Aries’ impulse and desire for assertion clashes with Venus’ desire for harmony and cooperation, which can make relationships feel more competitive and overwhelmingly passionate than usual.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 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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Would a peace deal enable Russians to invest in Premier League clubs again?—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The paramilitaries said the agreement, which was signed in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, would pave the way for peace after nearly two years of a war that has killed thousands of people and set off a devastating famine.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 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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However, the tune does start on the Pop Airplay ranking at No. 37, giving Lisa another top 40 radio win.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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From the balconies of the apartments surrounding the squares, villagers marveled at the spectacle in front of them, dancing along with traditional tunes.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Presented to the public in two segments, Lightfoot’s report showed the village went from having healthy budget balances to a multimillion-dollar deficit since Henyard was elected mayor.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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After that, the APR for the unpaid balance and any new balance transfers will be a non-variable rate of 17.99%.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Hopelessness can lead to immigrants leaving the country on their own accord.—
Kristina Fullerton Rico,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2025
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Motivated by the chance to follow in the footsteps of Rennes alumni such as Yoann Gourcuff, Ousmane Dembele and Eduardo Camavinga, Tel signed a kind of pre-contract – known in France as an accord de non-sollicitation (non-solicitation agreement) – with Les Rouge et Noir in 2018.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The net figure that the Old Trafford club owes in transfer fees is down from £319m at the end of September, although the proportion due within the next year rose to £168m.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Especially since the Covid pandemic wiped out a host of emerging artist programs and career development grants, the problem has reached existential proportions.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmony. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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