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as in orchestration
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases
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as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
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Recent Examples of symphony
Unlike the attendees at Trump rallies, with their one-note MAGA caps, the Harris crowd furnished a symphony of headgear, from the viral Harris-Walz camo hats to hijabs to a sapphire fascinator to pink knit caps emblazoned with the candidates’ names.
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
My test vehicle’s interior was a design symphony, combining red stitching and accent trim with soft, textured black materials on the dash, doors and armrests.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024
The rye whiskey's nose is an intricate symphony of rye spice, rich dark chocolate, and toasted oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Colombian-American guest conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados leads the symphony in Gustav Holst’s most famous work, The Planets.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
My test vehicle’s interior was a design symphony, combining red stitching and accent trim with soft, textured black materials on the dash, doors and armrests.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024
The rye whiskey's nose is an intricate symphony of rye spice, rich dark chocolate, and toasted oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Colombian-American guest conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados leads the symphony in Gustav Holst’s most famous work, The Planets.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
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His use of pop, jazz, and orchestration in scores influenced future generations of film composers.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The orchestra, discreetly visible on the set’s upper level, brings out the vibrancy of Tom Kitt’s arrangements and orchestrations.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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The group's 13th overall trip is the most by any American orchestra.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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The set was recorded in September as the indie pop-rock band performed their debut full-length alongside Jules Buckley and his orchestra in an effort to put a new spin on the original collection.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sticking with symmetry, former one-time host Billie Ellish will be the musical guest on SNL for the fourth time too.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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Not only is symmetry taken into account by the arrangement of the beds, but the dark stain of the wood highlights the light stone fountain beautifully.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
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Advertisement Under the orchestra’s labor contract, the philharmonic must give notice of a non-reengagement by the Feb. 15 prior to the season in question.Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The philharmonic gave its first public performance after of a historic hiatus of more than 13 months caused by the coronavirus pandemic, playing at the Shed in Brookfield Place, about 2 miles from its under-renovation Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.Ronald Blum, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2021
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Katie’s voice was strong and clear enough to cut through even the harmonies.Charlie Mason, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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The soaring harmonies on the chorus, the nasty edge to the bass line, the way the horns add sizzle to an already piping-hot track; these are all the indelible hallmarks of Jones’ work.Elias Leight, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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In fact, the house as a whole looks odd: Nothing feels particularly lived in, the proportions are off, the window far too small.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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If the parties get their ways, those proportions could change after Tuesday.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company has convertible notes payable and notes payable in default, with a total balance of $1,041,172 and $1,090,298, respectively.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Cocktails are typically about balance: sweet and tart, bitter and sweet, strong and weak.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Symphony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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