1
as in orchestration
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases
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as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
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Recent Examples of symphony
When that harmony hits, the sale becomes a symphony: the crack of the register, the rustle of the bag, the quiet thrill of being chosen.
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Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
In many ways, Pet Sounds was his solo effort, his band members more symphony members than mates.
—Ann Powers, NPR, 11 June 2025
The last guest performer of the series will be Kansas native Logan Mize, who appeared recently at the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City where tickets to the symphony concert were auctioned off.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
The set includes eight, ten and 12-inch fry pans with corresponding lids to create a symphony of delicious entrées.
—Nora Colomer
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Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
In many ways, Pet Sounds was his solo effort, his band members more symphony members than mates.
—Ann Powers, NPR, 11 June 2025
The last guest performer of the series will be Kansas native Logan Mize, who appeared recently at the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City where tickets to the symphony concert were auctioned off.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
The set includes eight, ten and 12-inch fry pans with corresponding lids to create a symphony of delicious entrées.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
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Use orchestration to link systems together—even if some of them are outdated or siloed.—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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Imagine an orchestra where every musician trained at Juilliard, but there’s no conductor.—
Tejas Manohar,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Boswell recorded the score at Lyndhurst Studios, Hampstead on April 5-6, 2018, with an orchestra of about 30-40 people.—
Leila Jordan,
IndieWire,
23 June 2025
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What stayed with her was the symmetry in their stories.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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Flos Chiara floor lamp Ferm Living desert 2-seater outdoor sofa Ferm Living symmetry mirror Ferm Living Olles storage table Hay Hay was founded in 2002 by a husband and wife team in Denmark and continues to be a leader in Scandinavian design.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera.—
Irina Aleksander,
Vogue,
11 Dec. 2024
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The philharmonic then contracted with Tracey Levy of Levy Employment Law to conduct an independent second investigation.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Nov. 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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“Symphony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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