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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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
The song amounts to a masterpiece not just in how images move within the restricted space of a pop song, but also in rhyme and off-rhyme and consonance.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Dissonance dissolves into consonance, consonance is drowned in dissonance.
—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
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Dissonance dissolves into consonance, consonance is drowned in dissonance.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonance
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Its clear lines and symmetry stood out and kept viewers' attention.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to the researchers, the symmetry improves crawling performance, simplifies multi-object planning, and reduces the need for complex motions, enabling faster, more efficient manipulation compared to traditional robotic or human-like hands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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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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The Chinese navy and China Coast Guard carry out activities in relevant waters in strict accordance with China's domestic laws and international law.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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The theme for Milan-Cortina’s opening ceremony was armonia, or harmony.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The dual cauldron concept draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's famous geometric interlacings, symbolizing harmony between Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo while paying tribute to Italy's artistic heritage.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both parties have similar doubts about clinching any bipartisan accord on immigration enforcement.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some of Waller’s clients already attend the shows on their own accord.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The scientific community is working tirelessly to stabilize agent-to-agent orchestration, and these solutions will eventually materialize.—
Sylvain Duranton,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The model can handle both text and visual inputs and offers advanced coding and agent orchestration features.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Both Berry and Markle’s takes on minimalist outerwear harkens back to a certain style evocative of 1990s minimalism, where playful proportions and some nods to tailoring incorporated into statement coats.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Spielberg adds to a large proportion of Jewish artists to win all four of the top entertainment awards.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Find balance among them, whether that’s by mixing metals, chain weights, or different textures to achieve the perfect combination.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
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Together, the duo represents a balance Disney has been working toward since Iger’s surprise return in 2022 — pairing creative cohesion with a leader who has delivered consistent financial performance through volatile cycles.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Consonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonance. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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