1
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
at present, the living room lacks consonance because all of the furniture is on one side
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2
as in accordance
a state of consistency
in good writing there is always consonance of thought and expression, as the use of simple words for simple thoughts
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Recent Examples of consonance
Dissonance dissolves into consonance, consonance is drowned in dissonance.
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The simile is novel and yet the sort of thing a young woman would think; there is assonance and consonance seesawing across the sentence, which is slow and gorgeous rather than quick and thrilling.
—Joanna Biggs, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
The Summit for Democracy—the global gathering of democratic government leaders, civil society, and the business community—would be an obvious venue for the United States to work with allies on hostage diplomacy, given its threat to human rights and consonance with authoritarianism.
—Danielle Gilbert, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2022
The consonance sounds Intermission.
—Rebecca Wright and Olha Konovalova, CNN, 22 Mar. 2022
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The simile is novel and yet the sort of thing a young woman would think; there is assonance and consonance seesawing across the sentence, which is slow and gorgeous rather than quick and thrilling.
—Joanna Biggs, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
The Summit for Democracy—the global gathering of democratic government leaders, civil society, and the business community—would be an obvious venue for the United States to work with allies on hostage diplomacy, given its threat to human rights and consonance with authoritarianism.
—Danielle Gilbert, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2022
The consonance sounds Intermission.
—Rebecca Wright and Olha Konovalova, CNN, 22 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonance
Noun
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Because there is a kind of symmetry to this.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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The beloved style is characterized by jewel tones, chrome finishes, velvet fabrics, perfect symmetries, and, most importantly, a strong sense of glamor.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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In practice, the remaining payments would most likely be handled in accordance to the probate and intestacy laws of a claimant’s state.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Princess Beatrice and her sister Eugenie will be able to retain their royal titles thanks to an accordance with King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Nov. 2025
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Guests choose a gua sha to accompany their treatment based on their goals for the treatment—rose quartz for love and self-esteem, blue sodalite for peace and harmony, or green aventurine for luck and new opportunities.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Home dynamics ask for care as harmony-seeking Venus squares pensive Chiron, with Venus in your 4th House of Family and Chiron in your 7th House of Alliances.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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The fragrance opens with a zesty, fresh maracuja — or passion fruit — accord.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beyond violating the War Powers Act at home, the attack on Venezuela has undermined numerous international accords abroad, among them the OAS and UN Charters.—
Peter Kornbluh,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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As his marimba portion is just the melody parts of each song, he will be accompanied by pre-recorded instrumental tracks in order to fully present each orchestration.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The production will feature new orchestrations by Sam Davis (Death Becomes Her, New York, New York) and scenic design by Jason Sherwood (Emmy Award winner for The Academy Awards).—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement While most Iranians are too young to remember these horrors firsthand, a substantial proportion—those over 50—lived through them.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 162-foot superyacht, which recently left the construction hall at Feadship’s Aalsmeer facility after many months under wraps, offers both length and volume but remains wonderfully in proportion.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers and polished loafers to cozy slippers and cold-weather boots built for snowy streets, these deals balance function, style, and value.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Thanks to its large construction, capacity to hold up to 330 pounds, and balance spreader bar, multiple people can lounge in the hammock at once.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Consonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonance. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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