harmonize

verb

ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce harmonize (audio)
Definition of harmonizenext
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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3
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 Mercury harmonizes with Venus today, promoting easy decision-making. — Usa Today, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Auspicious Jupiter energizes your 3rd House of Communication while imaginative Neptune harmonizes from your 11th House of Friends and Community, making ideas, introductions, and pitches flow more easily. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 Last month, the SEC and CFTC issued a joint request for public comment regarding updating, clarifying and harmonizing certain definitions and issues. — Ananya Chetia,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Adding another meaningful component to the day is that the moon will harmonize with Chiron in Taurus, creating an opportunity for healing. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonize
  1. blend
  2. reconcile
  3. correspond
  4. coordinate
  5. coincide
  6. correlate
  7. conform
  8. agree
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  • The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Deep ocean recordings blend with orchestral timpani, distant explosions, vibrations and the recorded buzzing of bees.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of blend
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  • Following Myron’s injury, Gavin dropped Myron and the two have never reconciled their differences.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • In 2010, Sir Alex Ferguson and Van Nistelrooy reconciled after the Dutchman called Ferguson and apologised, something his former manager admired.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of reconcile
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  • Klimoska has been part of the Talents Sarajevo program at Sarajevo Film Festival, and the corresponding scheme at the Berlinale.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
  • Putnam notes that each vessel carries a distinct color corresponding to its stage of life—yellow for birth, red for growth and blue for rebirth.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of correspond
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  • Tyson said investigators are interviewing witnesses, reviewing security footage and coordinating with the Anson County Sheriff’s Office, which responded to the office Tuesday after a confrontation between Helms and others.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
  • The challenge is ensuring that interceptor drones can launch, coordinate, identify targets, and engage quickly enough to deal with multiple threats.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of coordinate
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  • The surge in short interest coincides with a decidedly bearish sentiment creeping into what had been a relentlessly bullish AI trade.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • His departure will be effective July 31, 2028, when his contract concludes, a timeline that coincides with the August 2028 conclusion of The Public’s 60th anniversary at its famed Astor Place location in downtown Manhattan.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Definition of coincide
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  • This is imperfect but reasonably correlated with measured values and useful for tracking trends over time.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Irrespective of a student’s major or family income, financial support (from any source, in any amount) correlates with higher graduation rates.
    — Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026
Definition of correlate
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  • These include completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) by the end of 2026, which will establish the certifiable design baseline for the aircraft and enable the production and testing of certification-conforming models.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Pressure on talent to aesthetically conform used to arise quietly, behind the scenes, from agents, managers and others within the system.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of conform
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  • Both sides agreed to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program under the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in June but later fell apart.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Last year, the Pentagon attempted to impose major restrictions on journalists working inside the Pentagon, which, in turn, led most news outlets to turn in their access badges and walk out rather than agree to the new rules.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
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