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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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
Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
The Moon enters Pisces in the morning of October 31st, harmonizing with the Sun in Scorpio and squaring Uranus retrograde in Gemini.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 27 Oct. 2025
The bad news is that there are already murmurs in Brussels about piecemeal, incremental measures – harmonizing certain national laws, creating yet another framework for EU member states to fuss over and interpret.
—Jan Hammer, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The pair performed the record in its most bare form, trading verses back and forth before harmonizing together on the chorus.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Use its placement in your chart to find out how to embrace the lunar phases and reduce stresses by harmonizing with its rhythms.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The ladies took turns harmonizing and putting their arms around each other on stage during the sweet performance.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Mercury and Jupiter are harmonizing, sending new friends your way!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Each object is designed to stand on its own as a statement piece while still harmonizing with the rest of the range.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The rich brown cow pattern looks particularly great with the actor’s minimalist style, harmonizing wonderfully with a neutral color palette.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
The Moon enters Pisces in the morning of October 31st, harmonizing with the Sun in Scorpio and squaring Uranus retrograde in Gemini.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 27 Oct. 2025
The bad news is that there are already murmurs in Brussels about piecemeal, incremental measures – harmonizing certain national laws, creating yet another framework for EU member states to fuss over and interpret.
—Jan Hammer, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The pair performed the record in its most bare form, trading verses back and forth before harmonizing together on the chorus.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Use its placement in your chart to find out how to embrace the lunar phases and reduce stresses by harmonizing with its rhythms.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The ladies took turns harmonizing and putting their arms around each other on stage during the sweet performance.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Mercury and Jupiter are harmonizing, sending new friends your way!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Each object is designed to stand on its own as a statement piece while still harmonizing with the rest of the range.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonizing
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Cargile is a composer and 2019 Sundance Fellow known for his symphonic pieces Creation of the Universe (2003) and Audacity of Hope (2009).—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Boy songs with a symphonic element of some kind.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Its success at the time, mostly with mass market brands, paved the way for the arrival of Taikoo Li Chengdu, considered one of China’s best luxury retail destinations for blending historical preservation with a high-brow shopping experience.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The story delves into themes of memory, loss, and coming-of-age, blending elements of fantasy and imagination with the intimacy of personal reflection.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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And there’s also the fact that Harry has taken the first steps towards possibly reconciling with his family, and is eager to continue working on that.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
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Breezy Bowl takes a sweeping crack at reconciling all these movements and acknowledging the precarious 2009–10 bounce back.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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And, of course, the corresponding wine list has been built with care and primarily features low-intervention bottles from Portugal and Spain.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The distribution of crops and their corresponding prices changed between years for both counties, led by a resurgence in walnut prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Highlights will include musical performances by the La Jolla High School Viking Band and flyovers by the San Diego Salute Formation Team.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Headlining musical acts include Nickelback, Kid Rock, and Jason Aldean.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Spencer said this small presence will be vital to coordinating aid, reconstruction and stabilization without engaging in combat.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This involves utilizing technology to enhance autonomy, making informed decisions based on data, and coordinating tactics within groups for future combat.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Deadline reported that Disney+ has ordered a TV event featuring special guest star Sabrina Carpenter to premiere in 2026, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the classic original series.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, coinciding with Puig’s IPO, the conglomerate acquired 100 per cent ownership of Byredo, aiming to expand the brand into new product categories.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The score consists of fifty-three melodic cells in and around the key of C; the performers are directed to move through these cells at their own pace, repeating them at will before moving on to the next.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The record is signature Oliver, Chris, and Jano cooking up a vibrant, melodic stew — part big-tent soul revival, part joyous dive into the abyss of whatever itch each member is wanting to scratch.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Harmonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonizing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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