HARMONIZE Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

harmonize

verb

ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz

Definition of harmonize

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 What seems like a nuisance turns out to be a boon as Mercury harmonizes with Uranus. — Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 More than its views of the Jacqueline Onassis Reservoir, the park, and the midtown skyline, the retreat’s contemporary interiors harmonize form and function. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 Mercury in Leo will also harmonize with Uranus in Gemini, which is equivalent to an intellectual jolt of inspiration. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonize

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Trusted by senior executives for her insight and strategic clarity, Sharifa blends cultural fluency with cutting-edge program design.

— Big Think, Big Think, 18 Aug. 2026
The play blends fact, memory, and theatrical imagination, offering a glimpse into the creative forces behind one of the most influential works in American theater.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of blend

Verb

The family was in the middle of a cookout when Silvia arrived, and after an unsuccessful attempt to reconcile, authorities said Silvia retrieved the shotgun from his truck and shot the two women.

— CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The couple were not believed to have reconciled at the time of Panettiere’s death.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconcile

Verb

Anticipating their communications would be sought through Freedom of Information Act requests, Morens and others agreed to correspond using Morens’ personal email account instead of his government one, prosecutors said.

— Reuters, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
While the woman was unnamed in the police memo, a corresponding court case names Gallagher as the subject of an Apprehended Violence Application filed on behalf of Gael Cameron, a fellow Below Deck castmate with whom Gallagher shares a young child.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of correspond

Verb

Nothing here is being coordinated from the prefectural capital.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Its foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari previously said Qatari rescue teams searched for their remains and spoke to Iran to coordinate the handover of one of their bodies.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of coordinate

Verb

Brian Fluharty / Getty Images Rutschman’s emergence has coincided with Gasper’s solid at-bats since being recalled over the weekend in light of Masataka Yoshida’s appointment to the IL.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
As with the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, many of the attacks coincided with local civil rights activism and protest.

— Jason Wollschleger, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of coincide

Verb

Research indicates that utilizing these benefits correlates with improved health outcomes, including higher rates of preventive visits and better chronic disease management.

— Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In their survey, eras when European societies have faced greater insecurity, such as times of economic stress, have correlated with an uptick in the belief in non-physical, spiritual or magical influences.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of correlate

Verb

Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
The key to it is to give these kids an opportunity in the summer to be with their peers and not have to conform to always having to do hard things.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

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