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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpet
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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploits
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
interrogated in separate rooms, the two burglary suspects gave stories that didn't harmonize at all
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Recent Examples of harmonize
The next day, Venus will harmonize with rebellious Uranus, bringing unexpected opportunities through communication and social connections, but Venus' opposition to Pluto retrograde can intensify power dynamics around money, influence and collaboration.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
And also entertaining are the comic Marx Brothers-like farm workers played by Jacob Caltrider, Eli Wood and Morgan Hollingsworth, who harmonize in song, juggle, play instruments and lead the audience sing-along.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Mary Ramsey harmonizes with Merchant on the final chorus and the music at last winds down; the summer day draws to a close; the memory ends.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
There's also been bipartisan momentum at the federal level to determine how benefits can be harmonized among the states or under the federal government, according to Emily Wielk, senior policy analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 3 May 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
And also entertaining are the comic Marx Brothers-like farm workers played by Jacob Caltrider, Eli Wood and Morgan Hollingsworth, who harmonize in song, juggle, play instruments and lead the audience sing-along.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Mary Ramsey harmonizes with Merchant on the final chorus and the music at last winds down; the summer day draws to a close; the memory ends.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
There's also been bipartisan momentum at the federal level to determine how benefits can be harmonized among the states or under the federal government, according to Emily Wielk, senior policy analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
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For years, the silky, ultra-fine powder of Lancôme's Blush Subtil has been a go-to for a soft, shimmer-free flush, blending seamlessly into skin and building effortlessly from a subtle wash of color to a more vibrant pop.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
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Harry has previously shared his desire to reconcile with his family, and the meeting triggered speculation the royal family’s rift might be abating.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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And that means getting stuff done involves reconciling the demands of a couple of 100 million people.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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The company aims to reduce operator workload while enabling larger groups of unmanned systems to coordinate actions during missions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Malia and Sasha coordinated with their mom’s color palette, arriving at the opening of the center in white and gray looks.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Trump is expected to deliver remarks, and the event coincides with the Great American State Fair and a FIFA World Cup watch party on the National Mall.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
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The Aura report finds that as the summer wears on, one in three children score low on Aura's Digital Wellbeing Index, which correlates digital behaviors with a range of health parameters, including sleep, mood, isolation and their ability to regulate emotions.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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These are traits that have always been independently correlated with lower layoff risk.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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This design maximizes ocean views while conforming to the slope across five or possibly more levels.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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The Pride in Production initiative from Pink Triangle Press has key industry backing and aims to drive more acceptance for Two spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non conforming people working in Canada’s screen sectors.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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Most experts and laypeople would agree that today’s AI is not sentient.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonize. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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