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 Each line of counterpoint, each aching harmonic turn, felt like a direct transmission from some higher dimension. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 To protect harmless bugs, pets, and children, the drone analyzes the unique sonar signatures, such as wingbeat frequencies and harmonic structures. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 Every insect has a distinct sonar signature that’s determined by its wingbeat frequency and its harmonic structure. — New Atlas, 26 July 2026 These filings offer no melodic details, nothing rhythmic, nothing harmonic or structural. — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 July 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
  • Ornately designed, the semi-sheer, lacy construction included florals and botanical symmetrical patterning.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Since the very first Fire TV came out in 2017, the remote has been a mostly symmetrical flat black wand with slightly curved ends.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetrical
Adjective
  • But carbohydrates are one of your body’s main sources of energy, and foods like fruit, whole grains, beans, potatoes, and even bread and pasta can all fit into a balanced way of eating.
    — Lauren Manaker MS, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Now with a handful of key injuries, even great play-calling and a balanced run/pass attack won’t win games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • Naval engineers built elegant streets lined with glass balconies that became the envy of northwestern Spain, and more than a century later, Spain’s future dictator, Francisco Franco, the son of a naval officer, was born there.
    — Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Lié Studio The Eva Weekend tote $870 This sleek bag is the leather tote at its most elegant—roomy enough to hold travel essentials and crafted in luxurious Portuguese leather.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • With a rustic aesthetic, the cottage is charming and artsy, with antique finds from the owners' travels around the world.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • For her family home, the brief was to keep the Georgian influence while updating the aesthetic.
    — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of aesthetic
Adjective
  • His strawberry-blond American mother had given him her graceful neck and tall, sleek but broad-shouldered build.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The slender metal frame swoops into a graceful curve, with a petite tray branching off to one side—a perfect perch for your favorite candle or a warm drink.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • In public, the two presented a harmonious image of a high society couple.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Essentially, a yin-yang relationship that feels, at the old slaughterhouse, bizarrely harmonious.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmonious

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“Harmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonic. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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