HARMONIZING Synonyms: 167 Similar and Opposite Words

harmonizing 1 of 2

adjective

as in symphonic

having a pleasing mixture of notes a harmonizing chorus of early-morning chirps arose from the bird-laden trees

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harmonizing

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verb

present participle of harmonize

as in blending

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 reconciling

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 corresponding

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 harmonizing

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Aligning subsidies is also critical, because maintaining fair competition among North American companies and scaling up entire cross-border supply chains will be difficult without harmonizing how each country’s government supports its industry. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 The Justices’ daily business involves resolving ambiguities, clarifying jurisdiction, harmonizing conflicting statutes, and adjudicating conflicts in special jurisdictions. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 It was put together in such a beautiful, methodical way, and all of the instruments were harmonizing perfectly. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 However, Saturn just went retrograde, and Jupiter will be harmonizing with Saturn by trine on August 31. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 In a United conference room tucked away from the commotion of the terminal, the musicians get out their instruments and are harmonizing a few seconds later. — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Other ideas include federal preemption for critical areas like frontier AI, setting national goals, or harmonizing state laws through federal templates. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 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 Wood proved to be a versatile and indispensable player, capable of harmonizing perfectly with Richards’s guitar and contributing his own superb solo moments. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonizing

Adjective

This match has the potential to be symphonic, with Bartůňková’s swashbuckling attack meeting Andreeva’s counterpunching durability.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
So although the Torcal can be quite quiet, its default setting is more symphonic.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of symphonic

Verb

His music has become more intentional and rooted in Puerto Rican and Caribbean history, blending those traditional sounds with urbano and contemporary pop.

— Johanna Ferreira, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2026
Thousands of union members and families packed Wilmington’s Labor Day parade, blending marching bands, classic cars and solidarity with worries about automation.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of blending

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Far more difficult is reconciling maritime safety rules, US civilian nuclear regulations, and UK standards, .

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Reconcile Fragmented Information Before Risk In commodity trading, the strongest returns come from reconciling fragmented information such as cash forecasting, invoice matching, document review, approvals and exception tracking.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of reconciling

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The six original moments of silence represent the times when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck, when each fell and the times corresponding to the attack of the Pentagon and crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
If the spaceship were going at a constant, faster-than-light speed, then another ship at rest would see two images, corresponding to two different times when light from the ship could reach them.

— Matt von Hippel, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of corresponding

Adjective

How the band’s approach to recording has matured, and why Fairchild now cares more about emotion and connection than musical perfection.

— Sid Evans, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026
The daughter of music legend Johnny Cash and his first wife Vivian Liberto, Cash and her longtime musical collaborator and husband John Leventhal hit the road in August for a tour that kicked off in New York.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of musical

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Khosrowshahi said Uber spends too much time coordinating between teams and not enough time developing its business.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The coordinating French Rib pants are also majorly marked down right now for a head-to-toe Spanx travel look that’s under $105.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of coordinating

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The arena is anticipated to open in 2030, coinciding with the WNBA's inaugural season in Philadelphia.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
The Digest Lonnie Bunch’s retirement as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, coinciding with the exit of over a third of its Board of Regents, leaves President Trump an opening to exert unprecedented control over the national institution.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of coinciding

Adjective

Metalcore band brings gothic imagery, industrial influences and melodic elements.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Its core 1970s grinding yet melodic bluesy approach didn’t shift when synthesizers became the rage in the 1980s or when grunge overtook the rock world in the 1990s.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026