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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2
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
For the past few years, Chanel has increased its prices in March and September to reflect inflation in raw materials and harmonize its prices between different regions.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
The strategy includes plans to harmonize regulations across borders and raise spending on research and development to 3% of Europe’s economic output.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
Ludwig Göransson’s phenomenal score backs Coogler up, layering fiddles over doom metal as if they were meant to harmonize.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
In practice, this could mean harmonizing export-control laws, aligning procurement standards, and coordinating investment in chokepoint components, from semiconductors to optical equipment.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
The strategy includes plans to harmonize regulations across borders and raise spending on research and development to 3% of Europe’s economic output.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
Ludwig Göransson’s phenomenal score backs Coogler up, layering fiddles over doom metal as if they were meant to harmonize.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
In practice, this could mean harmonizing export-control laws, aligning procurement standards, and coordinating investment in chokepoint components, from semiconductors to optical equipment.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
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The formulation blends hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and blue agave extract to keep the skin hydrated and radiant but never oily.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
8 May 2025
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This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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The couple went their separate ways in 1994, before reconciling and getting married in 1997.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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As a result of this discrepancy, employers must reconcile state law and federal guidance.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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And consider this: From 1969 to the present, 15 of the 20 Supreme Court appointments have been by Republican presidents, even though the Democratic nominees had won the national popular vote in a majority of the corresponding elections.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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For the 2023 Kentucky Derby, the teen wore a sunflower print dress designed by Leo Lin while posing for photos with her father, who coordinated in similar colors.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Lance Poehler, who coordinates breakfast on the Blumenauer Bridge, says each of the hosts takes great pride in their own bridge.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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The launch of the fund coincides with major sports leagues making multiple changes to ownership rules related to institutional investment.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2025
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The group’s first game coincided with the team’s first-division debut that February, mere weeks before the coronavirus put the world into lockdown.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The researchers found that outward response and inner awareness were not always correlated: The most physically responsive patients were not necessarily the ones with the clearest signs of brain activity when asked to imagine the tasks.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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As a result, the tine on the opposite side that roughly correlates is thus an unmatched non-symmetry point and is therefore an abnormal point.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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The concept encourages lawn owners to take pride in their natural surroundings, but without the pressure to conform to a rigid, standard lawn appearance.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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Typically, once the aid industry conforms to the whims of donor countries, the crisis is averted and business continues as usual.—
Zainab Usman,
Foreign Affairs,
5 May 2025
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Russia and Ukraine agreed to a prisoner swap May 16 in Istanbul during their first in person talks in 3 years.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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New Jersey rail lines stood silent for a second day as union members and state officials agreed to keep hammering out a contract Sunday as the start of the work week loomed.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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