1
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
at present, the living room lacks consonance because all of the furniture is on one side
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2
as in accordance
a state of consistency
in good writing there is always consonance of thought and expression, as the use of simple words for simple thoughts
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Recent Examples of consonance
The consonance between domestic order and foreign affairs proved difficult to sustain, however.
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Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2021
Eilish cautions against reading any song as autobiographical, but this song — about being widely seen yet deeply lost and misunderstood — has consonance.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
The consonance sounds Intermission.
—Rebecca Wright and Olha Konovalova, CNN, 22 Mar. 2022
The syllables fall like dominoes, and consonance collapses like a house of cards.
—Chuck Klosterman, SPIN, 11 Mar. 2023
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Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2021
Eilish cautions against reading any song as autobiographical, but this song — about being widely seen yet deeply lost and misunderstood — has consonance.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
The consonance sounds Intermission.
—Rebecca Wright and Olha Konovalova, CNN, 22 Mar. 2022
The syllables fall like dominoes, and consonance collapses like a house of cards.
—Chuck Klosterman, SPIN, 11 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonance
Noun
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Crafted in a deep red wine hue, the dress also featured small crystal embellishments placed with precision and symmetry.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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From an evolutionary standpoint, humans like symmetry and balanced proportions.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Built in accordance with Japanese postwar aspirations, the house had two floors and three bedrooms, yet felt cramped and overstuffed.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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American Oversight sued this week to ensure that the records are kept in accordance with the Federal Records Act.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sweeping strings and layered harmonies bring richness to the track, as Erivo sends her unparalleled voice to new heights on this dizzying new song.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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Medium-full, with excellent harmony and varietal character.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, had said the accord was proving effective.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, McIlroy revisited the topic on his own accord.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Edge intelligence integrates real-time operations data with enterprise analytics, transforms resource planning from reactive to proactive, expands the scope of industrial automation from individual machines to process orchestration, and upgrades human roles from operators to innovators.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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While spontaneity has its place, awards season is a months-long marathon that requires careful orchestration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2023-24, the proportion of first-time undergraduate degree completers who earned a certificate was about 1 in 7 (15.4%), compared to 1 in 9 (11.3%), a decade earlier in 2014-15.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The proportion of female protagonists and co-leads has grown from 32% in 2015 to 54% in 2024.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The white flowers also provide a balance to the golden design.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Interest begins accruing the day after the tax deadline on any unpaid balance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Consonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonance. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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