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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Your 11th House of Communities lights up as the comforting Moon boosts group efforts, harmonizing with Pluto in your sign.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Around November 29, when Uranus and Pluto connect in a rare, harmonizing angle, Twins and Water Bearers will be compelled to take fashion risks and tap into the power of innovation to make their mark.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Then, from January 6th through January 8th, the moon moves through Virgo, harmonizing beautifully with the Capricorn stellium.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
The Gemini moon harmonizing with Pluto offers emotional catharsis through downtime and reflection.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
And Peters always joins in, harmonizing right alongside them.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
By harmonizing these assumptions, the collaboration has created a starting template that future experiments can adopt to ensure their findings are directly comparable.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Beer can complement food by harmonizing similar flavors, like chocolate notes in chocolate brownies with the chocolate in a dark stout.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
With the intuitive Moon harmonizing with lucky Jupiter in your caring sign, any bad mood can be dismissed — especially with the help of the people who care about you.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Your 11th House of Communities lights up as the comforting Moon boosts group efforts, harmonizing with Pluto in your sign.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Around November 29, when Uranus and Pluto connect in a rare, harmonizing angle, Twins and Water Bearers will be compelled to take fashion risks and tap into the power of innovation to make their mark.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Then, from January 6th through January 8th, the moon moves through Virgo, harmonizing beautifully with the Capricorn stellium.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
The Gemini moon harmonizing with Pluto offers emotional catharsis through downtime and reflection.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
And Peters always joins in, harmonizing right alongside them.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
By harmonizing these assumptions, the collaboration has created a starting template that future experiments can adopt to ensure their findings are directly comparable.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Beer can complement food by harmonizing similar flavors, like chocolate notes in chocolate brownies with the chocolate in a dark stout.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonizing
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What elevates the film into the stratosphere, though, is Murch’s symphonic manipulation of music, sound, and noise.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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The familiar Star Wars symphonic scores were reserved for soundtracks inside the two anchor attractions and live shows in the land that were eventually cut from the budget.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The genre-blending jam band — consisting of Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (vocals, drums) — has announced dates for its 2026 tour.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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What started as a personal mission to use his legal training to serve the most vulnerable turned into a spiritual mission where Strom, now also a pastor, author and speaker, is blending his faith with justice work.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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With technology in general, Pratt is reconciling with the positives and negatives constantly.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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By tracking data back to its source, auditors can avoid the tedious task of manually reconciling spreadsheets.—
Matthew Kayser,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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There are 300 seats in the gym, and fans will recognize that each spot has the image of its corresponding Pokémon from the Pokédex.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Braves designated pitcher George Soriano for assignment.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The musical movies have received critical acclaim, and the second film earned five total nominations at this year's Globes — one more than the 2025 Golden Globes.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other late-night shows have similarly reduced their musical acts in recent years.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mulino indicated that contingency plans for the Supreme Court ruling have been in place for a year, announcing the appointment of former Panama Canal administrator Alberto Alemán Zubieta to run the team tasked with coordinating all port responsibilities and overseeing the transition.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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Style it with coordinating pants for a matching moment akin to Oprah Winfrey’s, or throw it on with your favorite leggings or jeans.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The current backdrop also offers opportune timing for the artificial intelligence trade, with an AI reboot largely coinciding with the Nvidia Blackwell cycle.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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To accommodate both, the tourney moved up a month on the calendar, coinciding with the second week of the Australian Open.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Driven by salsa’s infectious rhythms and reimagined through a modern lens, the song — which bridges generations and honors tradition — laces Fonsi’s soaring vocals with Feid’s smooth, melodic voice.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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Max Martin has been incredibly successful navigating stylistic change because his work is always built upon strong musical fundamentals, clear structure, melodic sensibility, and intentionality.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Harmonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonizing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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