HARMONIC Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

harmonic

adjective

här-ˈmä-nik

Definition of harmonic

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 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 The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice. — Ukee Washington, CBS News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonic

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Adjective

For both your antiques and florals, use an odd number of items to keep it from feeling too symmetrical or rigid.

— Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026
But the more symmetrical approach that United adopted stopped them from generating the routes through the block that had been much more promising in the first half.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of symmetrical

Adjective

The menu is helmed by Tyler Heckman, a Connecticut native who cut his teeth in New York, and is elegant and thoughtfully sourced but approachable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Related Articles All over the bodice, but most certainly the skirt of the dress, flouncy, delicate feathers were featured in abundance, giving the overall design a distinctly textural and playful feel that was still refined and elegant.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

Paris is admired worldwide for aesthetic beauty, but the city kept hitting the news for another reason in recent months as record-breaking highs climbed beyond 40 C (104 F) on the roasting streets.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
So that the bars weren’t their own competition, Wild Child was designed with a more feminine aesthetic and initially leaned into a concept focused on wine, low-alcohol cocktails and mocktails.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of aesthetic

Adjective

Urbanie Lucero’s choreography and movement direction maintain the production’s graceful poise.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
From curved pulls to squiggly handles, and even a style finished off with a metal tassel, these operate as graceful accessories to enhance old and new furnishings.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of graceful

Adjective

Charlie and Jason take to each other immediately, and for a short time the three enjoy a harmonious existence together in Boston.

— Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Martha has the rare superhuman instincts required to keep both the class and the mess in harmonious balance, and watching her walk into RHONY is like watching a prima ballerina lead an elementary-school dance class.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

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