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
The voices of cooks and customers arose to harmonize with Nick Carter.
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Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Select varieties that will harmonize with plants flowering at the same time.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
From furry outerwear to bags and accessories, this rich shade is a classic that harmonizes well with nearly everything.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
This harmonized with ideas about building local urban communities promoted in the 1960s and 1970s by figures such as Jane Jacobs.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Select varieties that will harmonize with plants flowering at the same time.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
From furry outerwear to bags and accessories, this rich shade is a classic that harmonizes well with nearly everything.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
This harmonized with ideas about building local urban communities promoted in the 1960s and 1970s by figures such as Jane Jacobs.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
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Reported and narrated by journalist Teresa Krug, who knew Samia personally, the series blends first-hand accounts, archival Olympic audio, and original reporting to uncover both the promise and the costs of chasing the Olympic dream.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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On the edges of the creeks there was a wild mass of flowers which looked more like art than nature, so profusely and fantastically were their vivid colors blended together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Budget Committee will now reconcile the differences between the House and Senate passed versions of the budget.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, the two always remained cordial in public, and recent reports had even indicated Markle was looking to bridge the gap with Middleton, as a way to help Harry reconcile with his brother William.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
16 Apr. 2026
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McMahon corresponded with his professors.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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But some people familiar with the matter say an applications uptick does not necessarily correspond to a surge in high-caliber recruits that can offset the attrition the bureau has endured.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Chenoweth says authoritarians are getting better at controlling information flow, criminalizing protest, hardening security and police forces, and coordinating with other authoritarians.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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In San Francisco, the city is modernizing its systems to ensure that, in the event of a disaster, nothing hinders the ability to communicate, coordinate, and respond.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jasso purportedly timed the shooting to coincide with the 27th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado, as well as Adolf Hitler's birthday.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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But not every airline has its mileage or point system’s prices correlate with its cash prices.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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While real estate and stocks aren’t closely correlated in the long run, both can be affected by economic crises.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Business owners, religious believers and now licensed professionals have faced mounting pressure to conform to a particular ideological framework or face penalties.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Never one to conform to tradition, Diana selected the ring anyway, setting the tone for her own unique approach to royal life.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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If emotions rise, pause and restate what’s been agreed on in simple terms.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonize. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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