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
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
New York has moved to align its RAISE Act with California’s landmark SB 53, harmonizing the rules of the country’s two largest AI economies and moving the country toward a de facto national standard.
—Chris Lehane, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
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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
New York has moved to align its RAISE Act with California’s landmark SB 53, harmonizing the rules of the country’s two largest AI economies and moving the country toward a de facto national standard.
—Chris Lehane, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonizing
Adjective
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Pepper’s—and the music overflowed with vision, meaning, and symphonic drama.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
24 May 2026
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Who doesn’t revisit this virtually symphonic song cycle about lonely adolescence without considering it one of the 10 best records ever made?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Even better, these sleek shoes act as closet chameleons, blending seamlessly with everything from office outfits to errands ensembles without issue.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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These are the recurring five-minute routines that go unmeasured, like reconciling spreadsheets, checking policy documents or reformatting reports.—
Ameya Kanitkar,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But ensuring our democracy endures requires working toward reconciling our individual rights with our responsibilities as collective citizens of a pluralistic society.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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But a love of musical theater has been core to the 13-year-old McKenna’s journey into acting and to the [redacted]-year-old Thorne’s relationship to the story.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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Danielle Alvarez, a spokesperson for Freedom 250, emphasized the broader fair that is scheduled from June 25 through July 10 includes an array of exhibits, family friendly attractions, musical performances, flyovers and more.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Range officials are coordinating with Blue Origin and its partners to determine the exact cause of the anomaly, according to a statement released by the US Space Force.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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That electronic suppression could be designed to prevent nearby Cuban forces from alerting leadership, coordinating reinforcements or tracking incoming aircraft.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Father's Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, June 21, coinciding with the summer solstice.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The men's soccer World Cup starts next week at 16 stadiums in North America, coinciding with the arrival of potentially dangerous summer weather in many host cities.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a powerful multi-arpeggiator for creating complex rhythmic and melodic lines.—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
26 May 2026
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The ballad’s main features include a basic verse/chorus structure, slow tempo, lyrical melodic lines, rich harmonies, and accompaniment that support those melodies.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2026
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“Harmonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonizing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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