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
Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
The Moon enters Pisces in the morning of October 31st, harmonizing with the Sun in Scorpio and squaring Uranus retrograde in Gemini.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 27 Oct. 2025
The bad news is that there are already murmurs in Brussels about piecemeal, incremental measures – harmonizing certain national laws, creating yet another framework for EU member states to fuss over and interpret.
—Jan Hammer, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The pair performed the record in its most bare form, trading verses back and forth before harmonizing together on the chorus.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Use its placement in your chart to find out how to embrace the lunar phases and reduce stresses by harmonizing with its rhythms.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The ladies took turns harmonizing and putting their arms around each other on stage during the sweet performance.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Mercury and Jupiter are harmonizing, sending new friends your way!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Each object is designed to stand on its own as a statement piece while still harmonizing with the rest of the range.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The rich brown cow pattern looks particularly great with the actor’s minimalist style, harmonizing wonderfully with a neutral color palette.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
The Moon enters Pisces in the morning of October 31st, harmonizing with the Sun in Scorpio and squaring Uranus retrograde in Gemini.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 27 Oct. 2025
The bad news is that there are already murmurs in Brussels about piecemeal, incremental measures – harmonizing certain national laws, creating yet another framework for EU member states to fuss over and interpret.
—Jan Hammer, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The pair performed the record in its most bare form, trading verses back and forth before harmonizing together on the chorus.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Use its placement in your chart to find out how to embrace the lunar phases and reduce stresses by harmonizing with its rhythms.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The ladies took turns harmonizing and putting their arms around each other on stage during the sweet performance.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Mercury and Jupiter are harmonizing, sending new friends your way!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Each object is designed to stand on its own as a statement piece while still harmonizing with the rest of the range.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonizing
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Three musicians on stage fulfill the traditional roles of Geddy, Neil and Alex on bass, guitar and drums for a one-on-one replica of Neil Peart’s Rotating Drum KIT with symphonic percussion instruments.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even so, his imagining of America has become one of the country’s most iconic symphonic statements.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
5 Dec. 2025
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How DarkSpectre stayed hidden for years DarkSpectre succeeded by blending legitimate functionality with hidden malware.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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This approach highlights the company’s focus on blending practical functionality with playful design.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Multiple experts doubt Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chances of reconciling with their ailing fathers as family tensions intensify.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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When reconciling the premise of the show, which includes showing off her luxurious lifestyle, with what happened to her, Stracke said that producers had always been protective.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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To backers of the cuts, the savings reflect state efforts to blunt Colorado’s affordability crisis, especially as home valuations — and corresponding tax bills — skyrocketed following the pandemic.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
6 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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Pair your coordinating knits with accessories that stand out against the fabric, such as spangly jewelry and rubber rain boots.—
Lindy Segal,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Other duties include coordinating activities, processing documents, organizing meetings and reviewing materials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The winners will be announced on February 16 at a gala event at the historic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, coinciding with the foundation’s think-tank event, The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, AI/Tech and Humankind.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reader's Digest named Route 66 one of the best places to travel in 2026, coinciding with the highway's centennial.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Lopatin used fast, percussive strikes to keep the score melodic, incorporating mallet strikes to mirror the ping-pong balls.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2025
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Until the 1870s, Shaker music was monophonic, with a single melodic line sung in unison and without instrumental accompaniment.—
Christian Goodwillie,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Harmonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonizing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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