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

Verb

Trade under its new terms is progressing, but governments still have a long way to go to implement it fully, including by harmonizing trade rules, tariffs, and customs procedures. — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026 This is a technology, which Sheeran mastered in his early years as a busker, that lets a guy perform with himself, in echoes, alone, harmonizing with his own voice. — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 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

From beloved hits to symphonic art songs, Webb in his 80 years has written it all.

— Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
In his youth, Blomstedt learned piano, violin and organ, then fell in love with symphonic music.

— Tom Huizenga, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of symphonic

Verb

Untitled Top-Down Action Shooter A stylish top-down action shooter blending katana combat and gunplay set on a western frontier.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Materson’s intricate embroideries stray in their subjects from baseball to outer space, with the most striking blending imagination and documentation.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of blending

Verb

Much of its existing business is built around connecting institutions and reconciling complex financial-market infrastructure.

— Isabella Gao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Still, reconciling varied interests usually requires more than a willingness to change course.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of reconciling

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The corresponding figure for emergency financial assistance increased from 18% to 27%.

— Gregory Bresiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
To circumnavigate this dilemma, LeCoultre’s watchmakers would send Swiss movements, rather than compete watches, with their corresponding dials and hands, where they would ultimately be assembled locally on American soil.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of corresponding

Adjective

The musical’s Broadway run was sadly short — just four months including previews — so many fans were overjoyed when a national tour was announced.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Woven through the movie are hundreds of photographs that were shot by Richard Avedon, and there’s no question that the images are stunning, but the way the movie layers them into your consciousness is nearly musical in its finesse.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of musical

Verb

This is a plan that works best at the whole family level right now, given the newness of the arrangement, the one grandchild that wasn’t included, and the difficulty of coordinating calendars in general.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
This is a plan that works best at the whole family level right now, given the newness of the arrangement, the one grandchild who wasn’t included, and the difficulty of coordinating calendars in general.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of coordinating

Verb

Social media posts about the ground stop coinciding with a national weather radar outage were disputed by the National Weather Service.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
And right now, these natural weather patterns are coinciding with annual high tides, known as King tides.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of coinciding

Adjective

That decision paid off, as the gorgeous album marries thoughtful and melodic production with deeply personal storytelling about the member’s families and upbringings.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
With delirious melodic instincts, the Bronx rapper’s new tape evokes Young Money-era swag on a SoundCloud budget.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026