as in proportion
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
planted azalea bushes on both sides of the front steps for symmetry
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Recent Examples of symmetry
The Superb Lyrebird - The Prettiest Of Them All
The superb lyrebird’s tail is a model of symmetry and texture.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There is a pleasing symmetry to this artistic resurgence on Hydra (pronounced ee-dra).
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Hair reflects grooming, the mouth signals health and vitality and the central triangle is a strong indicator of symmetry.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Symmetry Perhaps the most defining feature of a Federal-style exterior is the use of symmetry.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There is a pleasing symmetry to this artistic resurgence on Hydra (pronounced ee-dra).
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Hair reflects grooming, the mouth signals health and vitality and the central triangle is a strong indicator of symmetry.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Symmetry Perhaps the most defining feature of a Federal-style exterior is the use of symmetry.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetry
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The human toll runs deep as three-quarters say losing Medicaid would severely harm their financial well-being, with similar proportions reporting devastating effects on their quality of life, mental health and physical health.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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UEs kept 2x – 7x the proportion of wealth created by delaying or avoiding VC.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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One of the most critical steps to take, Pankaj told me in an interview, is modernizing our education systems to prepare students for a world where algorithms and natural intelligence work together in harmony.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Another common misstep is ignoring undertones, which can result in clashing colors that disrupt the overall harmony of your exterior.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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Charles Schwab Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Prosecutors accuse the men of concealing the fraud through complex financial transactions, and sending fraudulent account statements with false balances to people with special needs and their families.—
Jeff Martin,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Use orchestration to link systems together—even if some of them are outdated or siloed.—
Jakob Freund,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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As work on the record proceeded laboriously over the course of a year, its cryptic lyrics and decidedly non-pop orchestrations were greeted with increasing resistance from the other Beach Boys (especially the vocal Love) and skittish label executives.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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Conversely, negative correlations suggest a competitive or inhibitory relationship, pointing to the potential for gut fungi to influence bacterial populations and vice versa.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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The findings revealed a strong negative correlation between frequent AI use and critical thinking performance.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Here's what to know Others have tried to strike a tone of unity, like Jack Posobiec, a prominent far-right influencer.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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Meanwhile, an interfaith group was planning a prayer walk through downtown L.A. Wednesday evening in support of family unity.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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There are amusing moments reminiscent of the original, but in terms of tone and coherence, the movie loses its way.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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Veo 3 produces longer clips than earlier models and maintains greater visual coherence across scenes.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Practice intentionally throwing yourself off balance a little bit so your body must work to find its equilibrium again.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Malaysia’s chairmanship helped maintain this equilibrium by avoiding escalatory language while keeping diplomatic channels to Beijing open.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Symmetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetry. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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