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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
The world’s leading cocoa producers, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, agreed to harmonize purchasing prices and harvesting calendars in order to build a buffer from volatility in global markets that has seen the cost of chocolate soar.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
For a cohesive design, select paint colors that harmonize with the existing undertones.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Young buskers strum ukuleles outside Brad Walker Pottery on this day, harmonizing to a Jason Mraz song that was popular before they were born.
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John Archibald,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
The nurturing Moon in your 7th House of Partnership harmonizes with the sparkling Sun in your 11th House of Friends, highlighting collaborative leadership.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2026
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
For a cohesive design, select paint colors that harmonize with the existing undertones.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Young buskers strum ukuleles outside Brad Walker Pottery on this day, harmonizing to a Jason Mraz song that was popular before they were born.
—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
The nurturing Moon in your 7th House of Partnership harmonizes with the sparkling Sun in your 11th House of Friends, highlighting collaborative leadership.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmonize
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For years, the silky, ultra-fine powder of Lancôme's Blush Subtil has been a go-to for a soft, shimmer-free flush, blending seamlessly into skin and building effortlessly from a subtle wash of color to a more vibrant pop.
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Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long.
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Though Aven never publicly addressed Kylee's allegations, the pair later reconciled.
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Access permissions are reviewed continuously and reconciled against current roles and policies.
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
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The State Department has already mobilized a disaster assistance team and task force to deliver and coordinate critical assistance to Venezuelans, including search and rescue teams, medical supplies, and humanitarian resources, according to senior State Department official Jeremy Lewin.
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United Nations emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, said the humanitarian affairs office was coordinating the deployment of international urban search-and-rescue teams.
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Trump is expected to deliver remarks, and the event coincides with the Great American State Fair and a FIFA World Cup watch party on the National Mall.
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With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.
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Nostalgia correlates with pro-social behavior.
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Social conservatism among men, but not women, was negatively correlated with intellectual giftedness.
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This design maximizes ocean views while conforming to the slope across five or possibly more levels.
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The Pride in Production initiative from Pink Triangle Press has key industry backing and aims to drive more acceptance for Two spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non conforming people working in Canada’s screen sectors.
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On Friday, the Israeli and Lebanese governments agreed a process by which the Lebanese military (LAF) would gradually take control of zones in southern Lebanon.
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Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
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“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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