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
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Leaders like former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have modeled this by harmonizing empathy with clarity, demonstrating that sensitivity and distributed leadership can mobilize collective action more effectively than heroic command.
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Lourdes Mestre,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
The sun harmonizing with Neptune invites you to reflect on your spiritual values.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
While some critics have called the headline set lazy and basically a giant advertisement for YouTube (who sponsors the festival livestream), there was something undeniably heartwarming about Bieber harmonizing with his younger self, in a full-circle moment.
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Daniela Tijerina,
Vanity Fair,
14 Apr. 2026
Money and self-worth align as the sparkling Sun conjoins illusory Neptune in your 2nd House of Values, harmonizing imagination with practicality (especially regarding upcoming purchases or other investments).
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Soon, surrounding tenters were harmonizing with them.
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Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
As harmonizing Venus moves into your 11th House of Shared Dreams, friendly alliances flourish.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
The video went viral, and soon other TikTok users were harmonizing with Evans and posting their own shanty covers.
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Longreads,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Young buskers strum ukuleles outside Brad Walker Pottery on this day, harmonizing to a Jason Mraz song that was popular before they were born.
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John Archibald,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Leaders like former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have modeled this by harmonizing empathy with clarity, demonstrating that sensitivity and distributed leadership can mobilize collective action more effectively than heroic command.
—
Lourdes Mestre,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
The sun harmonizing with Neptune invites you to reflect on your spiritual values.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
While some critics have called the headline set lazy and basically a giant advertisement for YouTube (who sponsors the festival livestream), there was something undeniably heartwarming about Bieber harmonizing with his younger self, in a full-circle moment.
—
Daniela Tijerina,
Vanity Fair,
14 Apr. 2026
Money and self-worth align as the sparkling Sun conjoins illusory Neptune in your 2nd House of Values, harmonizing imagination with practicality (especially regarding upcoming purchases or other investments).
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Soon, surrounding tenters were harmonizing with them.
—
Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
As harmonizing Venus moves into your 11th House of Shared Dreams, friendly alliances flourish.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
The video went viral, and soon other TikTok users were harmonizing with Evans and posting their own shanty covers.
—
Longreads,
5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonizing
Adjective
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The German and Austrian symphonic and operatic music of the 1930s happens to be the root of the Hollywood soundtrack, created by composers such as Erich Korngold, who fled the Nazis.
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The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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This helps to create distinct layers in the pie, rather than everything blending together.
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Often that time is spent gathering, formatting and reconciling data, followed by a slow phase of human interpretation.
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And that means getting stuff done involves reconciling the demands of a couple of 100 million people.
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The three-person team then found the corresponding symbols on a paper chart.
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Some of those stock transactions occurred shortly before or after major news related to the corresponding companies.
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Veteran creatives who helped launch the musical reunite on tour, describing the show’s glittering escapism as a balm for audiences in anxious, overwhelming times.
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One honors African women as the inventors of beer, another celebrates the Jazz District through the historic castle at 18th and Vine, while a third highlights hip-hop as the next chapter in the neighborhood’s musical history.
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The United Nations was on the ground and coordinating help from a global fund.
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The family of four all wore matching Adidas looks with a coordinating red-white-and-blue star pattern for Team USA.
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The debate has become more urgent in recent years as heat waves have intensified, coinciding with a surge in AC sales across Europe and a growing push to more widely adopt the technology.
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Mields participated in Documenta 6 in 1997, won the Gabriele Münter Prize, and was celebrated at the Bonn Art Museum with a dedicated solo gallery exhibition coinciding with her 90th birthday.
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Bassist Dominic DiGesu and drummer Max Bassin make up a top-notch rhythm section, while guitarist Emily Green constantly solos, sometimes doubling Winter’s playing, other times providing melodic riffs.
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There was this new kind of a melodic way of expressing emotion.
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“Harmonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonizing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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