How to Use symmetry in a Sentence

symmetry

noun
  • The building has perfect symmetry.
  • The symmetry of the toroidal board gave Simkin and Luria a foothold on the problem.
    — Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2021
  • The symmetry of that led to a lot of very deep self-inquiry.
    — Outside Online, 26 June 2024
  • In this space, the windows frame a piece of art and the bed and help create a sense of symmetry.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The symmetry between the brick patio and the clay tiles sets the foundation.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The real symmetry here lies in how little Ani’s life has changed from the start of the film to the finish.
    — A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The real symmetry here lies in how little Ani’s life has changed from the start of the film to the finish.
    — A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Maybe do one at the beginning and the other at the end, for symmetry’s sake?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Working one leg a a time helps to build strength and hip symmetry.
    — Jay Willis, GQ, 21 May 2017
  • A solar eclipse can tilt the world’s balance and shift the world’s symmetry.
    — Claire Comstock-Gay, The Cut, 18 Aug. 2017
  • Like mono-print rooms, the visual symmetry was a large draw.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The aesthetics of the photo—the layers, the depth, the symmetry—also call to me.
    — Jason Parham, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Through some tragedy of symmetry, a half smile can look, in fact, like a grimace.
    — Sarah Ruhl, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2021
  • Among this group, the symmetry between the two parties breaks down a bit.
    — Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 June 2020
  • There’s symmetry, whether or not people in a space are in VR.
    — Peter Rubin, WIRED, 30 May 2018
  • The symmetry made sense: Both are grand but concise (i.e., 30 minutes or so) and both draw text from the Bible.
    — Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023
  • But there was symmetry to be found if one went looking for it.
    — Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 22 Jan. 2020
  • For Runners, is adamant in support of the need for symmetry.
    — Ian McMahan, Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2016
  • In a bit of symmetry, Belichick’s bunch will head to Cleveland next week to face Brissett and the Browns.
    — Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Oct. 2022
  • For a classic look, play up the symmetry of the porch with two identical planters of the same plants on either side of the porch.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The image wasn’t quite the same, but the symmetry was obvious.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 10 Apr. 2021
  • Brunelle's portraits along with the ancient works will be paired side by side to show the symmetry between the two.
    — Rachel Swalin, ELLE Decor, 30 Jan. 2017
  • The older boys share this bedroom where symmetry rules the day.
    — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2021
  • The pattern of the paving stones in the walkways creates a pleasing symmetry.
    — Joan Walden, courant.com, 20 July 2017
  • The effortless ease, the legs and arms working in perfect symmetry and then the cheeky grin.
    — Brett McKeehan, CNN, 24 July 2021
  • The concept of symmetry is at the heart of phase transitions.
    — Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2021
  • For symmetry purposes, the top side has to be flat as well.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 12 Nov. 2021
  • The creatures get their name from the symmetry of their bodies, arranged in eight parts.
    — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
  • It’s the sort of blunt symmetry that was always Sorkin’s calling card.
    — Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2020
  • The team will look for signs of Lorentz symmetry breaking in higher-energy proton-proton collisions.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2025

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