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
The metasurface increased second harmonic generation by nearly 150 times relative to unpatterned samples.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
His music, stuffed with live instrumentation and harmonic sophistication, is suffused with the sound and spirit of Sly Stone, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix and Marvin Gaye, among many others.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The effect is of a double weave of associations, a harmonic convergence.
—David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
What matters is the cumulative buzz, the sense of harmonic slippage — the graininess in what looks, on paper, like a simple major chord.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
His music, stuffed with live instrumentation and harmonic sophistication, is suffused with the sound and spirit of Sly Stone, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix and Marvin Gaye, among many others.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The effect is of a double weave of associations, a harmonic convergence.
—David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
What matters is the cumulative buzz, the sense of harmonic slippage — the graininess in what looks, on paper, like a simple major chord.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for harmonic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonic
Adjective
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Going up the tongue, symmetrical laces and a midfoot ghillie encourage additional forgiveness.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Little’s ability to play in the box and high safety will give the Buckeyes flexibility to be symmetrical no matter which down or hash mark the offense is on.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pork and shrimp shumai were similarly petite and balanced in textures.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Slathering peanut butter on a rice cake creates a more balanced snack, offering protein and fat (in addition to the rice cake's carbs).—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When paired with the right boots, leggings can even rise to the level of elegant occasion wear.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The retrospective is a case in point, because there are very different styles of Egyptian cinema, with an artist who also embraces a very popular and genre aesthetic in a lot of cases.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Bestsellers included the Amalfi, a fabric available in three elegant summer colors; Bolgheri, a fabric with pronounced a linen aesthetic; and Biarritz, a darker, more compact alternative to traditional summer styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The curved edges add a graceful touch, and the arch support is a nice bonus.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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More compact than other Japanese plum yews, layers of gently arching branches lend Yewtopia® a graceful, vase-like form.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Instagram star Leonie Hanne ensured a rugged military-style utility shirt looked soft and feminine by sticking to a harmonious color palette.—
Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The short chop immediately draws the eye to the gown's flowing waterfall neckline and the fine jewelry by Chopard, creating a harmonious overall look that combines elegance and a flair for trends.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Harmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonic. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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