1
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
Layered harmonies – with an assist from Ed Sheeran – and chiming guitars tell a story inspired by Taras Topolia and is written in the form of a letter from a solider on active duty.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
These interdependent efforts created a community where everyone contributed, reinforcing the collective harmony that sustained La Danza.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
But with great talent on the field also comes great expectations in the dugout — all while the manager is forced to explain his decisions to reporters twice a day while maintaining harmony between the clubhouse and the decision-makers in the front office.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
These interdependent efforts created a community where everyone contributed, reinforcing the collective harmony that sustained La Danza.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
But with great talent on the field also comes great expectations in the dugout — all while the manager is forced to explain his decisions to reporters twice a day while maintaining harmony between the clubhouse and the decision-makers in the front office.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony
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The resulting houses built on Prickly Mountain are unusual and not especially concerned with symmetry, but the lines are clean nevertheless.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The results showed that TERS is sensitive to the symmetry of local environments.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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This type of immersive education challenges students to engage with conflict not as passive observers but as active participants, working alongside those directly impacted by conflict to understand their experiences and gain firsthand knowledge of the complexities involved in sustaining peace.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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But Indonesia’s military said Sunday that up to 8,000 of its troops are expected to be ready by the end of June for a potential deployment to Gaza as part of a humanitarian and peace mission.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Yes, doctors need specific reasons to justify orders written in accordance with rules made by the insurance industry.—
Mark Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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In practice, the remaining payments would most likely be handled in accordance to the probate and intestacy laws of a claimant’s state.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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The pleasant orchestration becomes a scream as Censori pulls out a cake in the same scarlet as her latex.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Musical is directed by Alex Timbers, with a book by John Logan, choreography by Sonya Tayeh and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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After all, tens of millions of people who otherwise never watch the NFL tune into the Super Bowl every year.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sells changed his tune after learning that much of the evidence against Pender has been disputed.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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If using a front-load or top-load washer, add some white bath towels to help keep the washer from becoming off-balance.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Since there are far too many variables that go into a knife’s design—handle shape, blade shape, weight, balance, material, and so on— determining which knife is the best knife is fundamentally impossible.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
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Depardon received permission to film such interviews at a courthouse in Paris (with the accord of individual suspects).—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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The accord was announced by the Association of Flight Attendants, the union that represents the regional carrier’s flight attendants.—
Jordan Parker
Aviation,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Both demonstrate a compelling understanding of proportion and materiality, with a clarity of vision that feels highly relevant for the contemporary luxury landscape.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some called it a betrayal of Shakespearean proportions.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmony. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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