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
As Venus graces your sign on Jan. 2, the love planet adds a layer of harmony and beauty to your personal aesthetic and romantic relationships.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
As the threat of atomic bombs was top of mind for many Americans, who expected nuclear war to break out at any time, the hope for peace and harmony in the new year was real.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
But there’s a distinct moment of technical and spiritual harmony in the third act when the movie’s soul is laid bare, perhaps inadvertently.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
The starting lineup, which is otherwise excellent, suddenly lacks harmony for six-minute stretches.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
As the threat of atomic bombs was top of mind for many Americans, who expected nuclear war to break out at any time, the hope for peace and harmony in the new year was real.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
But there’s a distinct moment of technical and spiritual harmony in the third act when the movie’s soul is laid bare, perhaps inadvertently.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
The starting lineup, which is otherwise excellent, suddenly lacks harmony for six-minute stretches.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony
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These types of houses are characterized by their rigid symmetry—think windows and front doors evenly lined up and spaced, with rows of windows breaking up a flat façade.Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ben Stiller directs six of those entries (notably, the first and final three) with an unsettling symmetry; balancing and unbalancing compositions in order to undercut the inherent comforts of routine and uniformity.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
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Among those chief executives who are expected at the inauguration, is Rene Haas, Arm’s C.E.O. But Microsoft’s chief, Satya Nadella, will be in Switzerland. War and peace: With a fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, all eyes are on whether Trump can sufficiently stabilize the region.Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Not only have Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos made peace with the president-elect.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 18 Jan. 2025
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However, Federal Reserve offices will be closed in accordance with Biden’s executive order.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Taken in accordance with instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Organizations are increasingly adopting solutions that allow seamless workload orchestration across diverse environments, avoiding vendor lock-in while maximizing resilience.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Beyond his sideline-to-sideline range, all of the pre-snap orchestration runs through him.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Diners returned weekly for the food and music, listening to tunes ranging from blues to rock’n’roll, rockabilly and Americana.Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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The new version of the song, a more modern take to the original mariachi tune, was produced by Eden Muñoz and released by Alejandro Fernández Oct. 25 on Universal Music Latino/UMLE.Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025
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Learning how to ask for the appropriate level of direction that will meet that expectation without upsetting the task-giver can be a delicate balance.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The blend of fleece and shearling creates the perfect balance of warmth and insulation without the bulk.Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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Highlights of his career in politics and philanthropy include: Negotiated the Camp David peace accords between Israel and Egypt.Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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During his presidency, Carter negotiated the landmark Camp David peace accords between Israel and Egypt, transferred the Panama Canal to Panamanian ownership, dramatically expanded public lands in Alaska, and established formal diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
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The proportion of the population defecating in the open declined significantly from 2016 to 2022, following government efforts and the film’s release.Birgit Skarstein, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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The increase in America’s median age coincides with an increase in the proportion of the population that is over 65.Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmony. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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