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 The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice. — Ukee Washington, CBS News, 19 June 2026 In this case, the two notes’ harmonic overtones overlap, and most people like listening to the sound as a result. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 10 June 2026 Some of the sounds are almost like Jackson Pollock clouds or dots or points that go through harmonic filters and microtonal processing. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026 In the first etude, strings play on open strings, which creates a sense of harmonic healing by leaving nature well enough alone. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 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
  • During the new mouse’s development, Angry Miao used its Razer Viper V3 Pro as a familiar, full-size reference for a symmetrical esports shape.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Their matching scale and symmetrical placement bring structure to the wall without requiring identical artwork.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of symmetrical
Adjective
  • The message — intended for medical regulators and licensed clinicians alike — was designed to be lofty and overarching, but balanced and practical.
    — Humayun Chaudhry, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This was the most balanced month of restaurant openings and closings so far this year, with at least 15 new restaurants and 14 closures.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • Its interior design matches the vibe, with elegant period-style design complemented by touches of country life—riding boots placed beside a cast-iron fireguard inside, terracotta pots next to Victorian wrought-iron chairs on the outdoor patio.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Follow what feels elegant, interesting, and horizon-widening.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • The bar’s aesthetic verges on Brutalist, with walls made of concrete blocks, uniform round tables, and stone chairs affixed to the floor, but its offerings are a more conventional list of classic cocktails, including Spritzes and Negronis.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Lewisham agrees, advising customers to look past aesthetic packaging and viral trends.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of aesthetic
Adjective
  • Memories of a childhood marked by economic hardship and abuse intertwine with the natural world in this graceful début memoir, which is structured around the author’s seven-year project of walking every street in Santa Cruz County, in California.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The good news is that Venus in Libra can improve professional visibility, making negotiations and professional opportunities all the more graceful and prosperous.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • Rather than pursuing complexity for its own sake, the objective was to create a gin that faithfully expresses the Mediterranean woodland surrounding Castiglion del Bosco while remaining elegant, floral and harmonious.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • While the image looks idyllic, the family’s residence there (from 1957 to 1971) was not always harmonious.
    — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmonious

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“Harmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonic. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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