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
But periods of harmonic rotation away from tech have refreshed the uptrend several times.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
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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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
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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It is shaped as a perfectly symmetrical U with a row of three rooms on each side and another room at the back connecting both rows.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
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Friday is 2/6/26, a pleasingly symmetrical series of numbers that has been sadly left out of the pantheon of novelty dates.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
6 Feb. 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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And after all, luxury isn’t a price point, but an elegant state of mind.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cap-sleeve, cotton-blend top features an elegant, drapy design in the front.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 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
Adjective
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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 9 Feb. 2026.
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