harmonize

verb

ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce harmonize (audio)
Definition of harmonizenext
1
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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2
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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3
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 Last month, the SEC and CFTC issued a joint request for public comment regarding updating, clarifying and harmonizing certain definitions and issues. — Ananya Chetia,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Adding another meaningful component to the day is that the moon will harmonize with Chiron in Taurus, creating an opportunity for healing. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Uranus and Neptune harmonize today, foreshadowing new community ties! — Usa Today, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Wood proved to be a versatile and indispensable player, capable of harmonizing perfectly with Richards’s guitar and contributing his own superb solo moments. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
  1. blend
  2. reconcile
  3. correspond
  4. coordinate
  5. coincide
  6. correlate
  7. conform
  8. agree
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  • The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Deep ocean recordings blend with orchestral timpani, distant explosions, vibrations and the recorded buzzing of bees.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of blend
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  • Following Myron’s injury, Gavin dropped Myron and the two have never reconciled their differences.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • In 2010, Sir Alex Ferguson and Van Nistelrooy reconciled after the Dutchman called Ferguson and apologised, something his former manager admired.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of reconcile
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  • In the lungs, yin corresponds to moisture, and lung yin deficiency can lead to a dry throat or a persistent dry cough.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
  • Like Antigone, the novel is told in five acts, er, parts, each corresponding to a central character.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of correspond
Verb
  • Grab them in seven colorways, including a classic denim option, to coordinate with the rest of your summer wardrobe.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Systems are evolving from record-keeping to proactive execution, with AI interpreting information and coordinating workflows.
    — Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of coordinate
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  • This trend has coincided with a boom in private capital, enabling larger-scale firms to raise billions through venture capital funding and private equity instead of public markets.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Some of the downturn has coincided with his absence, with his last game being on June 9.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of coincide
Verb
  • This is imperfect but reasonably correlated with measured values and useful for tracking trends over time.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Irrespective of a student’s major or family income, financial support (from any source, in any amount) correlates with higher graduation rates.
    — Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026
Definition of correlate
Verb
  • These include completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) by the end of 2026, which will establish the certifiable design baseline for the aircraft and enable the production and testing of certification-conforming models.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Pressure on talent to aesthetically conform used to arise quietly, behind the scenes, from agents, managers and others within the system.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of conform
Verb
  • The city has estimated if all three governments agree to extend the TADs, and therefore give up their portions of that tax revenue growth, at least $5 billion could be raised for infrastructure investment.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • The Odyssey is a story of (literal) epic proportions, and everybody seems to agree that Christopher Nolan brings the awe.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 July 2026
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