unity

noun

ˈyü-nə-tē How to pronounce unity (audio)
Definition of unitynext
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts there's an aesthetic unity to the sculpture garden that makes it an ideal spot for quiet relaxing

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Recent Examples of unity Wisconsin Democrats are planning a statewide unity tour immediately after Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary as the party seeks to turn the page on a chaotic and ideologically divisive contest, according to Politico. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026 This movement sought to promote the political, cultural and economic unity of Asian peoples under Japanese leadership by stressing their common Asian heritage. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 Mecklenburg leaders called for unity to lobby against the state provision and the new federal SNAP policy. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 Friday night, Michigan Democrats held a unity rally headlined by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. — NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unity
  1. symmetry
  2. harmony
  3. proportion
  4. orchestration
  5. balance
Noun
  • As in her spouse Jia’s features, Zhao Tao is the still point in a turning, globalized world, with all its disconnections and surprising symmetries.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Interestingly, though, pentagonal arrangements of atoms can fill space in almost-but-never-quite-repeating patterns with fivefold symmetry, forming materials called quasicrystals.
    — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Later, the Moon opposes Saturn, reminding us that harmony still needs structure.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For centuries most Western Classical music was based on tonality, a system in which melodies and harmonies revolve around a central key.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • Previously, third-tier sides could spend 60 per cent of relevant turnover, alongside varying proportions of equity injected by owners, with the latter included in SCMP calculations in a staggered manner.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This was a tiny group whose political influence stood out of all proportion to the size of their cohort—but which rose instead in direct relation to the size of their wealth.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of proportion
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  • Infrastructure companies are developing orchestration and governance layers.
    — Nicole Casperson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Larger reasoning models can handle planning and orchestration, while smaller models take care of execution.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of orchestration
Noun
  • Since their inception, these wines have tasted as if something were missing beyond just alcohol—aroma, flavor, body, and balance were absent as well.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Growing dividends provide an ongoing reminder that the portfolio is not merely a balance on a statement, but ownership in businesses capable of sending cash back to their owners.
    — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of balance

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