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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2
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
Her pedal shifts allowed delicate harmonies to resonate, enhancing the emotive character of the composition and lending a sense of nostalgia.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
The Ten of Cups signals joy, connection, and harmony in your personal life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Here, 16 of the Bay Area’s luckiest — and holiest — cows live in harmony with nature, while receiving daily love and care from locals.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025
This approach reduces the home’s carbon footprint by 77% compared to traditional concrete foundations, showcasing how innovative design can work in harmony with nature.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
The Ten of Cups signals joy, connection, and harmony in your personal life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Here, 16 of the Bay Area’s luckiest — and holiest — cows live in harmony with nature, while receiving daily love and care from locals.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025
This approach reduces the home’s carbon footprint by 77% compared to traditional concrete foundations, showcasing how innovative design can work in harmony with nature.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for harmony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony
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On a day that had long been in the books as a tribute to Kevin Keegan, the manager who saved the club from oblivion, dragged it into the Premier League and opened up a world of possibilities, there was a discordant kind of symmetry.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, there could be some symmetry if the Diamondbacks signed Martinez to nearly bookend his career.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Don’t come over here disturbing my peace if mahogany queens aren’t your preferred type.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 Apr. 2025
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When our culture is so riven with division, those who can find the strength to rise about the heat of the moment can do much to ensure future peace, even collaboration.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 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
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Good abstraction: Standardizing data contracts, cross-domain orchestration and common services that support evolution without breaking existing functionality and dependent systems.—
Elliott Cordo,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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By simplifying procurement and enabling seamless data orchestration, Ivalua empowers organizations to operate with greater efficiency, accuracy and agility while elevating procurement teams from a back-office function to a strategic enterprise service.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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That tune had previously been stuck at six-times platinum for years before finally moving up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Give these new tunes a spin and vote for your favorite new Latin music release below.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 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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The white flowers also provide a balance to the golden design.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmony. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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