harmonic

adjective

här-ˈmä-nik How to pronounce harmonic (audio)
Definition of harmonicnext
as in symmetrical
having the parts agreeably related the desire to live the kind of harmonic life in which work and family are perfectly balanced

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Recent Examples of harmonic In the first etude, strings play on open strings, which creates a sense of harmonic healing by leaving nature well enough alone. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 Humanoid robots built on harmonic drives, a type of gear system used to transmit torque with very high precision, often used in industrial robots, can weigh 150 to 200 pounds. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Working with researchers from Queen’s University, the team concentrated this light into a small region, just a few nanometers wide, using a process called coherent harmonic focus. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026 It’s powered by harmonic resonance technology, using rhythmic pulses to gently and effectively comb through knots. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonic
  1. symmetrical
  2. balanced
  3. elegant
  4. aesthetic
  5. graceful
  6. harmonious
Adjective
  • This is partly because EU countries and those in the Schengen area operate on a symmetric visa basis, allowing open travel among themselves.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Anderson’s symmetrical framing and exaggerated colors showcase his trademark precision.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Definition of symmetrical
Adjective
  • Whether lifting a heavy backpack, carrying grocery bags or holding a baseball bat, the middle and ring fingers help keep your grip steady and balanced.
    — Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • Pasta salad and potato salad both consist of carbohydrates tossed with dressing and vegetables that can fit into a balanced eating plan without triggering unhealthy blood sugar spikes.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • Her presence helps define the smart way Little Fish positions itself along the borderlines of casual and fancy, quirky and elegant.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Decor That Doesn’t Fit the Aesthetic Button shares that part of her design process is figuring out whether a piece would look good in a location or aesthetic that inspired her design.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
  • Recreating the look is easy at Quince, where smart trousers and shirts are available in similar colors and materials that channel the same laid-back aesthetic.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of aesthetic
Adjective
  • In graceful, gimlet-eyed prose, Edwidge Danticat stares down preconceptions of family and belonging, lending her novel propulsion and promise.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • The suite comprised a graceful foyer, a large, curved living and dining area, walk-in wardrobe and changing room, and a separate bedroom and bathroom.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • Second, adding synthetic fertilizers rich in phosphorus or nitrogen can disrupt the harmonious partnership between plants and microbes.
    — Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • Passionate Mars lights your 11th House of Friends and Community, forming a harmonious trine to transformative Pluto in your 7th House of Partnership.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of harmonious

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“Harmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonic. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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