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
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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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For years, the silky, ultra-fine powder of Lancôme's Blush Subtil has been a go-to for a soft, shimmer-free flush, blending seamlessly into skin and building effortlessly from a subtle wash of color to a more vibrant pop.
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But thanks to Cardiff’s industrial boom in the early 1900s, the city’s culinary landscape has since transformed into a vibrant hub, blending both traditional recipes with fresh Welsh produce.
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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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Analysts spend 70% of their time collecting and reconciling data across systems rather than actually analyzing it.
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.
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Swanky Kitchen Band, named after our traditional local lemonade, is the keeper of Kitchen Music, which is a musical tradition native to the Cayman Islands.
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At Western Connecticut State University, undocumented students are supported through Western Without Borders, a student organization created in 2018, focused on advocacy and awareness, and the UndocuAlly Taskforce, a faculty- and staff-led group coordinating campus resources and response efforts.
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Textron Aviation, the manufacturer behind Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft, has been coordinating the airlift since the late 1980s.
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Boston University is hosting 32 Norwegians for 10 weeks, until mid-August, in the Gründerskolen Norway entrepreneurship program, coinciding with the premier global soccer tournament.
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He had been sidelined by a right hamstring strain since late May, coinciding with the Rays’ majors-worst-matching 8-16 run.
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The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich.
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The music from the Los Angeles alternative/space-rock trio remains cinematic, deeply melodic, contemplative, and filled with darkness.
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“Harmonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonizing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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