1
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
Their 'Good Intentions' mocktail, a symphony of Tennyson N/A Spirit, strawberries and floral flair, is a refreshing slap in the face to those who think abstaining means bland.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Both systems are symphonies of human effort, discipline, and coordination.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Garrison studies these two-way dynamic chemical conversations and likens the process to a symphony in which hormones act as notes, creating an interplay between ovaries and organs.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
When the theme arrived in the cellos, Guerrero maintained their levity and grace throughout the movement — and, in fact, throughout much of the piece, bringing an aerodynamic lightness even to the symphony’s final cadence.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Both systems are symphonies of human effort, discipline, and coordination.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Garrison studies these two-way dynamic chemical conversations and likens the process to a symphony in which hormones act as notes, creating an interplay between ovaries and organs.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
When the theme arrived in the cellos, Guerrero maintained their levity and grace throughout the movement — and, in fact, throughout much of the piece, bringing an aerodynamic lightness even to the symphony’s final cadence.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
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The bulk of the work consists of operational tasks such as change management, people management, process reengineering, and orchestration of a cross-functional team.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The ensemble performed Bradley Ulrich’s arrangement, based on Maurice Ravel’s famous orchestration.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 July 2025
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The digital revolution of the early eighties prompted the record companies and their stables of conductors, orchestras, soloists, and opera singers to redo the entire repertory once more.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Well, there’s a live jazz orchestra to keep the crowds swinging and live radio plays to deliver suspense and thrills.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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So shareholder return grew slightly faster than pay last year, giving the growth rates a certain symmetry.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
16 July 2025
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There’s a symmetry in the modern era of Chicago sports.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera.—
Irina Aleksander,
Vogue,
11 Dec. 2024
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The philharmonic then contracted with Tracey Levy of Levy Employment Law to conduct an independent second investigation.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Nov. 2024
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Despite its listing price history, the bluff-front residence makes harmony look simple.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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The show’s cast is very strong, including the dozen-plus children, who are just as capable as the adults in precisely performing Melissa Glasgow’s challenging choreography and the vocal harmonies coached by music director Richard Dueñez Morrison.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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The text didn’t offer exact recipes—no proportions were provided—so there was an element of improvisation, allowing Marks to act as both historian and artist.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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The partnership is a first-of-its-kind but is selective, with Holmes stressing only a tiny proportion of the Disney+ library will move to ITVX and vice versa – totalling around 70 to 100 hours to ITVX at the start and a little more going the other way.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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Each society or jurisdiction will determine the right balance of these elements to achieve the overarching policy goals under a set of normative values.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Her look included an A-line poplin skirt with crisp pleats that create shape and volume and a simple white tank top, striking the perfect balance between polished and relaxed.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Symphony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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