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
Humanoid robots built on harmonic drives, a type of gear system used to transmit torque with very high precision, often used in industrial robots, can weigh 150 to 200 pounds.
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John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Working with researchers from Queen’s University, the team concentrated this light into a small region, just a few nanometers wide, using a process called coherent harmonic focus.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
It’s powered by harmonic resonance technology, using rhythmic pulses to gently and effectively comb through knots.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
Its melody unfolds in legato phrases that drift across the bar line; its harmonic language leans toward George Gershwin’s chromaticism more than Hank Williams’s honky-tonk.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Working with researchers from Queen’s University, the team concentrated this light into a small region, just a few nanometers wide, using a process called coherent harmonic focus.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
It’s powered by harmonic resonance technology, using rhythmic pulses to gently and effectively comb through knots.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
Its melody unfolds in legato phrases that drift across the bar line; its harmonic language leans toward George Gershwin’s chromaticism more than Hank Williams’s honky-tonk.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonic
Adjective
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In this primary bath, the traditional, warm brass racks from designer Joseph Giles make a beautiful, symmetrical statement.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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That globe—which blooms all year in warm climates—is actually a multitude of symmetrical golden-yellow florets.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Occupants get a balanced blend of touchscreen tech and analog functionality, along with a formidable degree of tactile style and ergonomic insight.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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While the majority of the options flow was in calls, instruments used to bet on a stock going up when they are bought, the flow became more balanced as the day went on.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Evening dining features an elegant dress code, with the exception of the casual lobster bake held on Fridays.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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These summer-flowering bulbs produce elegant, tall spikes of flowers that contrast well with the more traditional bloom shapes of dahlias.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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All cabins either have a wood stove, potbelly stove, or original stone fireplace, and cater to a modern mountain aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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And the early 2000s aesthetic weighs heavy on Aéropostale’s All-American Sports Collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Loving Venus moves through your 11th House of Friends and trines imaginative Neptune in your 7th House of Partnership, so collaboration feels graceful and heartfelt.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Others were just as proud, albeit less graceful with their language.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Venus and Uranus’ harmonious connection encourages you to be spontaneous.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Both teams were harmonious units and blessed by character as well as skill.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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“Harmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonic. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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