1
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of harmonize
The world’s leading cocoa producers, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, agreed to harmonize purchasing prices and harvesting calendars in order to build a buffer from volatility in global markets that has seen the cost of chocolate soar.
—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
For a cohesive design, select paint colors that harmonize with the existing undertones.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Young buskers strum ukuleles outside Brad Walker Pottery on this day, harmonizing to a Jason Mraz song that was popular before they were born.
—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
The nurturing Moon in your 7th House of Partnership harmonizes with the sparkling Sun in your 11th House of Friends, highlighting collaborative leadership.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmonize
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
For a cohesive design, select paint colors that harmonize with the existing undertones.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Young buskers strum ukuleles outside Brad Walker Pottery on this day, harmonizing to a Jason Mraz song that was popular before they were born.
—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
The nurturing Moon in your 7th House of Partnership harmonizes with the sparkling Sun in your 11th House of Friends, highlighting collaborative leadership.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmonize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
Verb
-
Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
-
They're blended with recycled asphalt and oil to make new asphalt.
Verb
-
In recent decades, various popes have sought to reconcile with the group and in 2009 Pope Benedict XVI lifted the excommunications of the four bishops ordained in 1988.
-
Mutual friends are reportedly hoping Swift and Keleigh can reconcile soon.
Verb
-
The three-person team then found the corresponding symbols on a paper chart.
-
To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.
Verb
-
The State Department has already mobilized a disaster assistance team and task force to deliver and coordinate critical assistance to Venezuelans, including search and rescue teams, medical supplies, and humanitarian resources, according to senior State Department official Jeremy Lewin.
-
United Nations emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, said the humanitarian affairs office was coordinating the deployment of international urban search-and-rescue teams.
Verb
-
The debate has become more urgent in recent years as heat waves have intensified, coinciding with a surge in AC sales across Europe and a growing push to more widely adopt the technology.
-
The start of a new fiscal year in July often coincides with a pay bump for California’s state employees because that’s when raises, negotiated by unions, tend to take effect.
Verb
-
Studies show that orgasms also relieve menstrual pain, lower blood pressure, enhance circulation, correlate with better cardiac functioning, and burn calories equivalent to thirty minutes of brisk walking.
-
That foundation is built on intelligence that is normalized, correlated and operationalized across internal and external sources.
Verb
-
Female leads typically conform to the mainstream beauty standard of pale, young and thin.
-
Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.
Verb
-
Terry agreed, noting that today’s older adults helped shape the North Fulton community.
-
Earlier this month, Lachlan Murdoch stunned the industry by agreeing to pay $22 billion for Roku, a leading streaming platform that reaches 100 million viewers worldwide.
Cite this Entry
“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonize. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
