harmonize

verb

har·​mo·​nize ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce harmonize (audio)
harmonized; harmonizing
Synonyms of harmonizenext

intransitive verb

1
: to play or sing in harmony
2
: to be in harmony

transitive verb

1
: to bring into consonance or accord
2
: to provide or accompany with harmony
harmonization noun
harmonizer noun

Examples of harmonize in a Sentence

A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner. Their beliefs did not always harmonize. The singers harmonized their voices beautifully. a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
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Around November 29, when Uranus and Pluto connect in a rare, harmonizing angle, Twins and Water Bearers will be compelled to take fashion risks and tap into the power of innovation to make their mark. Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 As Amanyara’s resident wellness expert guided me through a sound healing session and harmonized the vibrations of a Tibetan singing bowl, the lapping of the ocean waves seemed to still. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 In a region defined by its sensory richness, including the smell of oak barrels, the colors of changing leaves, the taste of a perfectly aged Cabernet, the homes that harmonize with the surroundings become part of the landscape that surrounds them. Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026 One key reason is that red is a bold hue that doesn’t always harmonize with today’s popular colors, including jewel tones like navy, rust, or burgundy. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonize

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of harmonize was in the 15th century

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“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonize. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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harmonize

verb
har·​mo·​nize ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce harmonize (audio)
harmonized; harmonizing
1
: to play or sing in harmony
2
: to be in harmony
3
: to bring into harmony
4
: to provide or accompany with harmony
harmonization noun
harmonizer noun

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