concord

noun

ˈkän-ˌkȯrd How to pronounce concord (audio)
Definition of concordnext
as in harmony
peaceful coexistence living in concord with people of different races and religions

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  1. harmony
  2. peace
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
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  • The War In times of peace, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) had hosted parties in their palace for all — even beggars were welcome.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • During the 17th century, Japan was in a state of upheaval, fractured by rival warlords fighting for domination; then, three leaders came together to unite the bushō to bring peace and a new order to Japan.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
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“Concord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concord. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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