as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
what makes Citizen Kane so great is the consonancy between its larger-than-life subject and its bravura style
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Particularly in small spaces, their charming symmetry feels extra sweet and layered.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025 -
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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The proportion of transplant recipients ages 35 to 49 climbed to 23 percent in 2022, up from 17 percent a decade earlier.—
Lisa Rapaport,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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And, here in Rancho Mirage, the duo’s captivating sense of color and linear proportions is honored via the desert oasis.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 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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Each wine is evaluated through a meticulous collective tasting regimen, assessing its balance, quality, and consistency, and only 22 percent of the wines from the Médoc production area are included.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2025
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That memory still burns, creating just the right balance of fortitude and redemption.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Natural materials like wood, clay, and stone are used throughout, and the architecture is often built in harmony with nature.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the photographer now advocates for living and working intentionally, in harmony with one's body and emotions, while rejecting the societal norm that defines success through visibility and achievement.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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But even putting that aside, the real direct correlation between guild awards and the Oscars is with predicting the nominations, not the winners.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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Researching Personal Health For some researchers, there’s more to finding a simple correlation between food preference and temperament.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Consonancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonancy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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