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

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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

These are songs that iterate and elevate minor party fouls into dramas of symphonic proportion, arrangements that articulate the heightened emotions churning inside anxious minds.

— Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Building Space Pop Arrameia calls her current project Space Pop, a style built from cinematic electronic production, symphonic arrangement, live flute, and visual storytelling.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of symphonic

Verb

Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg recommends working in thin layers and blending thoroughly to achieve a softer finish, according to NewBeauty’s May 2026 coverage.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg told NewBeauty in May 2026 that working in thin layers and blending thoroughly can produce a softer finish from the foundation someone already owns.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of blending

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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 move in its corresponding options prices was even bigger, with the Cboe Volatility index falling about four points to below 17, the biggest one-day drop in the volatility gauge since at least July.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Close wore a coat dress made of Burkina Faso fabric, while Stone was dressed in the corresponding blazer and skirt.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of corresponding

Adjective

The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Adapted from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hugely successful musical of the same name, the film was considered a critical and commercial failure despite its stacked cast — which also included James Corden, Idris Elba, Taylor Swift and others among Dench.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of musical

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However, coordinating multiple agents remains difficult because humans must still assign tasks, monitor progress and resolve conflicts between their outputs.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Complete the look with sleek flats, kitten heels, or ankle boots in a coordinating color to pull it all together.

— India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of coordinating

Verb

Launched in July, The Edit Stick, $32, marked the brand’s biggest marketing push and largest investment to date, coinciding with the debut of its Duo Brush Conceal, $26.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
The installation was first publicly shown in New York on January 29, coinciding with the second anniversary of the death of Hind Rajab.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of coinciding

Adjective

This range gives his work room to move between club music, melodic influences, and records centered on relationships and life experiences.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Those collaborations helped establish him as one of hip-hop’s most recognizable melodic voices even before the arrival of his first solo LP.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026