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
  • The balance of Spain’s structure in their passing network is a sight to behold, with connections across the pitch that have a near-perfect symmetry.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • Those symmetries mixed scientific observations of the planets’ motions with meaningful numbers and dates in Maya culture.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • But the gentle vocal harmonies and trippy acoustic strumming, like the jokey title, transform the song into something else.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Desai was inspired by Gandhi’s ideals of nondiscrimination and social harmony.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • This complex orchestration, from transit to airspace, highlights how brands can design seamless experiences, involve peripheral communities, and build lasting capabilities from temporary events.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Pelico’s software is designed to replace traditional sales and operations execution processes with a real-time manufacturing orchestration system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of orchestration

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