consonancy

noun

ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nən(t)-sē How to pronounce consonancy (audio)
Definition of consonancynext
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts what makes Citizen Kane so great is the consonancy between its larger-than-life subject and its bravura style

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  1. symmetry
  2. proportion
  3. orchestration
  4. balance
  5. harmony
  6. correlation
Noun
  • Similar to all Origin diamonds, a focus on symmetry is given to showcase sparkle visible to the naked eye.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Western traditions of symmetry and notions of linear time are upended.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • In mine, as in the rest, floor-to-ceiling windows framed the city in cinematic proportions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The longtime model and actress turned to the label’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection, sporting a dimensional suit jacket with a playful cutout and variations on proportions.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • Warm lyrical melodies glide across orchestration dappled with glistening chimes, or on engines of snare drums and heroic brass.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Microsoft's orchestration system raised accuracy from approximately 72% to nearly 87% in that comparison.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of orchestration
Noun
  • But cancer, a spinal issue, and three surgeries in three years changed my body and my sense of balance.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • Truth is always in harmony with herself, and is not concerned chiefly to reveal the justice that may consist with wrong-doing.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Both vocal harmonies come through clearly with clean phasing effects.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • Instead, there was a correlation between the response of the amygdala and the response elsewhere in the brain.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The cloud is an impressionistic accumulation of themes, an array of correlations.
    — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of correlation
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