concinnity

noun

kən-ˈsi-nə-tē How to pronounce concinnity (audio)
Definition of concinnitynext
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts a choral work admired for its seamless concinnity of music and dance

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Recent Examples of concinnity Novak was delighted by this concinnity, and even more delighted by the treatments on offer that day at the storefront franchise spa concept. — New York Times, 12 Oct. 2021
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  1. symmetry
  2. harmony
  3. orchestration
Noun
  • Additional X-ray and optical experiments confirmed that the films remained fully strained and revealed their crystal symmetry.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Two terms, one script The symmetry in the chart is almost uncomfortable to look at.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Singapore maintains strict rules on the public display of foreign flags and emblems without a permit, framing the laws as necessary to protect the country’s racial and religious harmony.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Charming Venus in Libra will also bring harmony to your friendships and community, supporting opportunistic introductions and meet-cutes.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • The industry built larger data centers, connected them through faster networks and improved nearly every layer of the stack—from chips and software orchestration to power and cooling.
    — Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The band’s lo-fi sound and intermittent lush orchestrations felt exotic but somehow warm — the Irish counterpart to another contemporaneous example of the form, Scotland’s Belle and Sebastian.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of orchestration

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