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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonic
  1. symmetrical
  2. balanced
  3. elegant
  4. aesthetic
  5. graceful
  6. harmonious
Adjective
  • The sculptural fascinator featured symmetrical, thorn-like curves that extended across her face like a mask.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 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
  • Deafheaven have long balanced playful disdain for black metal purism with a deeper understanding of the genre than either critics or acolytes of 2013’s Sunbather gave them credit for.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Row’s perfectly balanced, Midas-touch accessories, to serve you a lifetime and beyond.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • Signs of this history were on display amid all the adventurous modern art that made Mandell’s home seem like an elegant, circus-like wonderland.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Her elegant primary bedroom boasted a dressing area that was the picture of ’40s-movie-star luxury, complete with plush rugs, dramatic arches, and, of course, plenty of mirrors.
    — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Sculptural heels, sharp pointed toes and refined proportions create a highly feminine aesthetic while maintaining a sense of modern minimalism.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Nagy continued working as an artist in the years afterward, eventually shedding his austere black-and-white collage aesthetic to make colorful paintings and installations in the ’90s.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of aesthetic
Adjective
  • Minervini calmed down from there, delivering a more graceful goodbye.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • What a simultaneously callous and graceful way to send off an audience that has spent the last hour falling in love.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • Essentially, a yin-yang relationship that feels, at the old slaughterhouse, bizarrely harmonious.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Uniqlo didn’t reveal if its South Florida opening festivities would replicate the Big Apple’s driving and harmonious vibes, but there’s certainly room.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmonious

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“Harmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonic. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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