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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2
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 film lingers on the cold northern landscape, Obomsawin’s music is laced with portentous silences and unresolved harmonies.
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Built on a 2x6, 24-inch grid, every element, from the trusses to the cabinetry, follows this rhythm, creating visual harmony throughout.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
There's a, there's a deal, a, a deal of, uh, syncopation and the harmonies are rather opaque.
—Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
From Elvis to Jerry Garcia, her harmonies carried decades of American music history.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Built on a 2x6, 24-inch grid, every element, from the trusses to the cabinetry, follows this rhythm, creating visual harmony throughout.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
There's a, there's a deal, a, a deal of, uh, syncopation and the harmonies are rather opaque.
—Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
From Elvis to Jerry Garcia, her harmonies carried decades of American music history.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony
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Because there is a kind of symmetry to this.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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The beloved style is characterized by jewel tones, chrome finishes, velvet fabrics, perfect symmetries, and, most importantly, a strong sense of glamor.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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As temperatures bottom out and ice fringes the shore, a certain peace takes over.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 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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Princess Beatrice and her sister Eugenie will be able to retain their royal titles thanks to an accordance with King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Nov. 2025
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As his marimba portion is just the melody parts of each song, he will be accompanied by pre-recorded instrumental tracks in order to fully present each orchestration.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The production will feature new orchestrations by Sam Davis (Death Becomes Her, New York, New York) and scenic design by Jason Sherwood (Emmy Award winner for The Academy Awards).—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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The artificial intelligence boom is no longer just a growth story, as one of Wall Street’s most prolific investors is sounding the alarm about how the tune could shift in 2026.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Place your order before the start of the concert, dine in, then cap it off with dessert and a performance — in this case, a smorgasbord of Irish fiddle tunes, spirituals and even some early jazz.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The perfect balance for a sport that jostles between exquisite and excruciating.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Peterson, who did indeed return to the court, was hacked on an off-balance 3 with one second to play.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The fragrance opens with a zesty, fresh maracuja — or passion fruit — accord.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beyond violating the War Powers Act at home, the attack on Venezuela has undermined numerous international accords abroad, among them the OAS and UN Charters.—
Peter Kornbluh,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement While most Iranians are too young to remember these horrors firsthand, a substantial proportion—those over 50—lived through them.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 162-foot superyacht, which recently left the construction hall at Feadship’s Aalsmeer facility after many months under wraps, offers both length and volume but remains wonderfully in proportion.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmony. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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