1
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
her face had an angelic harmony that fascinated the leading painters of her day
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as in peace
peaceful coexistence
the apparent inability of the party's right and left wings to resolve their conflicts and live in harmony at least during the convention
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as in accordance
a state of consistency
for once, the kids' idea of a vacation was in perfect harmony with their parents' notion of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of harmony
Japanese pickling methods, such as nukazuke (fermentation in rice bran), emphasized minimalism and balance, reflecting the cultural values of harmony and simplicity.
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Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Tucked deeper into nature than its older sibling in Windham, Eastwind Oliverea Valley derives its special sauce from its harmony with its surroundings, complementing rather than taking away from the landscape.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
While away, schedule a massage or attend a yoga class to foster a sense of personal harmony and peace.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
This isn’t about politics; this is about living in harmony with the WORD of God!
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Tucked deeper into nature than its older sibling in Windham, Eastwind Oliverea Valley derives its special sauce from its harmony with its surroundings, complementing rather than taking away from the landscape.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
While away, schedule a massage or attend a yoga class to foster a sense of personal harmony and peace.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
This isn’t about politics; this is about living in harmony with the WORD of God!
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony
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In addition, microfluidic chips can be used to deliver specific gradients of morphogens and nutrients to stem cell aggregates, thus controlling symmetry-breaking.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Gone is the central amphitheater of stone, which was placed right in the middle of the park for the sake of symmetry, an arbitrary choice that ensured that the park would be cold and unspontaneous.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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McDowell is with 916 Community Alliance, going inside underserved community classrooms to help keep the peace.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But tensions within the American Jewish community have hardly dissipated since a peace deal was signed, in October, 2025.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sandoval, who is a Native American elder, was called in to assist with a burial the following year at Oakwood Cemetery, and to ensure everything was done in accordance with Native traditions.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 2006, Congress authorized all branches of the military to raise their maximum ages for original enlistment to 42 and the Army temporarily raised its limit in accordance.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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OneRail’s last-mile orchestration platform provides integration through API connections and offer full-platform support so retailers stay ahead of potential delivery delays or disruptions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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The show’s creative team includes Dylan MarcAurele (book, music, lyrics and orchestrations), Alan Kliffer (direction), Brooke and Tiffan Engen (choreography), Sully Ross (scenic design), Brendan McCann (costume design), Devin Cameron (lighting design) and Germán Martinez (sound design).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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From waddling walks to curious interactions, tune into our live cams on social media to get a real-time look at how these penguins behave.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, Orion is scheduled to fire its thrusters to fine tune its path toward the moon.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today’s Libra full moon helps you to restore balance.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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And while the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved covering the overrun, most of which will come from the county's unrestricted fund balance, frustration is clearly building.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The bill explicitly allowed county commissioners, pest control and abatement districts, and public health districts to take action on rats of their own accord.—
Mark Dee
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mabel quickly realizes that the glade’s inhabitants have not left of their own accord but have been pushed out by the scheming mayor, Jerry (Jon Hamm).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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This is defined as a country with a larger than average proportion of people ages 15 to 29.—
John Rennie Short,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to Origin of Bots, the Luna humanoid stands 165 × 55 × 30 cm and weighs about 55 kg with its battery installed, placing it close to human proportions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmony. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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