HARMONY Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

harmony

noun

ˈhär-mə-nē

Definition of harmony

as in symmetry

a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts her face had an angelic harmony that fascinated the leading painters of her day

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as in peace

peaceful coexistence the apparent inability of the party's right and left wings to resolve their conflicts and live in harmony at least during the convention

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as in accordance

a state of consistency for once, the kids' idea of a vacation was in perfect harmony with their parents' notion of total relaxation

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Recent Examples of harmony Much like the country itself, the uniqueness of Farm Rio stems from its capacity to find harmony among contrasts, create unity from difference. — Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 Their official debut, The Womack Sisters, brings analog warmth, tight three-part harmonies anchored by guitar and deep, rubbery basslines. — Natelegé Whaley, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Known for their genre-blending country music and tight harmonies, the sisters played guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 At a time when hip-hop had b-boy snap, and techno was still linked to electro-funk, the interplay between the three emergent sounds was at maximum harmony. — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmony

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony

Noun

There’s that Japanese concept of space and pause—in the wide corridors, the uncluttered lobby, the careful symmetry.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
This soft style is suitable for those with an oval face as the middle part emphasizes symmetry.

— Casey Clark, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of symmetry

Noun

Clinton tried to broker an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement and arrange a presidential trip to North Korea at the end of his second term.

— Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026
The Pretoria peace agreement ended that war, but fighting resumed in September.

— Amir Aman Kiyaro, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of peace

Noun

Buhler faced two other counts of unlawful possession of a firearm that were dropped in accordance with the plea deal.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 26 Oct. 2026
Foot swelling is also more likely to occur in the types of runs the Mach 7 is built for, so its jacquard mesh upper can expand in accordance.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of accordance

Noun

Initially, there’s a light, playful energy to the arrangement, but as the song progresses, the orchestration projects, and a full symphony emerges, infusing the piece with an unexpected intensity and dramatic power.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026
The Broadway production features a book by playwright Peter Duchan (Dogfight), with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Tony winner Jason Michael Webb (MJ the Musical).

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of orchestration

Noun

The right balance depends on the task, and the ideal communication structure, which agents can talk to one another, how often and how much, also varies with the problem.

— Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
The film was lauded for its deft balance of human drama, convincing historical detail, and special effects.

— Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of balance

Noun

Today, its olfactory offerings range from delicate floral compositions to bright citrus accords and richer, ambery blends.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
After the peace accords, a reparations program brought land, seeds, and support, and cacao proved the best crop.

— Lys Arango, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of accord

Noun

In mine, as in the rest, floor-to-ceiling windows framed the city in cinematic proportions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The longtime model and actress turned to the label’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection, sporting a dimensional suit jacket with a playful cutout and variations on proportions.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026