1
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpet
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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploits
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
interrogated in separate rooms, the two burglary suspects gave stories that didn't harmonize at all
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Recent Examples of harmonize
Fortunately, the Education Department opted to go in that direction by harmonizing GE rulemaking with OBBB language.
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David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Mercury harmonizing with Jupiter reframes the big picture around ambition.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
While pinning blame on Cambodia for the bloodshed, Anutin spoke about the imperative to harmonize regional maps to permanently rectify the dispute.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The rooms Downhome Texas harmonizes with Italianate and Spanish Revival notes throughout the Mansion suites and Inn.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Mercury harmonizing with Jupiter reframes the big picture around ambition.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
While pinning blame on Cambodia for the bloodshed, Anutin spoke about the imperative to harmonize regional maps to permanently rectify the dispute.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The rooms Downhome Texas harmonizes with Italianate and Spanish Revival notes throughout the Mansion suites and Inn.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
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The main castle is one of the oldest remaining examples of Jacobean architecture, which means it was built in the 1600s in a style that blends English, Scottish, and Italian architecture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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His bodybuilding videos blend faith with fitness, gaining him international attention and over 112,000 followers on Instagram.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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There’s no ending for Heathcliff that reconciles him to the cruelty shown to him by Hindley Earnshaw, who hates him from the moment that his father brings him home.—
Radhika Jones,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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Organisers are awaiting the federal funding to reconcile the differences.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Here's a look at how grocery stores ranked with its corresponding score out of 100.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Sentinel sometimes shares editorials whose views correspond with our own.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Although its role is limited to coordinating referrals, Carenector is working with independent security auditors to validate that its operational and data-handling practices align with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sleek, coordinating suiting and refined separates feel unexpectedly modern and undeniably chic.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Its release coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, a period of repentance, self-reflection and resistance to temptation.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The event coincides with the country’s 250-anniversary commemorations in an effort to recognize cultural contributions to American history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The results — whether positive or negative — don’t necessarily correlate with on-field results, but the union’s mission is to ensure that its players are treated fairly.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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These findings don’t mean weight loss is futile; even short-term weight loss correlates with improvements in metabolic health.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Independent Spirits These leads paved their own way with wit, charm, and a refusal to conform.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
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My body began to conform to my new way of thinking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Forty-five percent of the principals agreed that the state letter grade system helps their school to plan improvements, and 47 percent disagreed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Cowboys have already committed at least $28 million in cap space by using a franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens and re-signing running back Javonte Williams, who agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $24 million that guarantees him $16 million.—
Calvin Watkins
Mar. 1,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonize. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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