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
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
On a brighter note, with your traditional ruler, Jupiter, harmonizing with the North Node of fate in your sign, themes surrounding your joy, romantic desires and self-expression become pathways to your growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
By the end of the episode, Big Bird and Julia are friends, even harmonizing in song.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
On a brighter note, with your traditional ruler, Jupiter, harmonizing with the North Node of fate in your sign, themes surrounding your joy, romantic desires and self-expression become pathways to your growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
By the end of the episode, Big Bird and Julia are friends, even harmonizing in song.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonizing
Adjective
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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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The material is washed, processed locally into balls, flakes and/or pellets that meet European industrial standards, and then spun into a high-grade thread, without blending with virgin plastic or chemical additives.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The program will teach you everything from rum production methods and blending techniques to flavor profiling, as well as how to create spiced rum and cocktails.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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His feud with his younger brother, Prince Harry, seems alive and well despite the fact that Harry has taken steps towards reconciling with their father, King Charles.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 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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The Panthers entered the weekend with an opening on their 53-man roster, so only one corresponding move was needed to activate Corbett and Coker together.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Namely, that home prices have gone up so much since the pandemic, without corresponding wage increases.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The program will feature live musical performances and viewer testimonials, plus archival material from iconic public television shows including Masterpiece, Austin City Limits, Great Performances and Sesame Street.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the musical film, HUNTR/X faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing the ladies' fanbase and feasting on their souls.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cover image isn't the only instance where the couple is dressed in coordinating looks.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her idyllic life with her husband Aitor (Roberto Álamo) and their teenage son Sebas (Teo Soler) begins to crumble when Félix is released from prison, coinciding with a new wave of crimes that eerily mirror the murders committed 25 years ago.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The results indicate a turning point for Democrats, who have trailed Republicans on this metric for the past four years — coinciding with Biden’s time in office.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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On Hyperdrama, the clash between melodic sweetness and rhythmic violence feels sharper than ever.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Harmonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonizing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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