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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3
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
The TikTok clip, which has received 2 million views, shows the adorable pair playing together in perfect harmony.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The polar figures of 16th-century Italian choral music, Palestrina, the Apollonian master of elegant counterpoint, and Gesualdo, the violent renegade of plangent harmonies, meet on the same program presented by Miller Theater.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
When choosing songs, the pair focuses on harmonies.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
As Simeon and Tupe engaged in soothing effleurage and loudly vigorous tapotement, respectively, six Maori women surrounded their tables and sang folk songs in harmony, guided by an elder in the audience with a long, gnarled cane.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The polar figures of 16th-century Italian choral music, Palestrina, the Apollonian master of elegant counterpoint, and Gesualdo, the violent renegade of plangent harmonies, meet on the same program presented by Miller Theater.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
When choosing songs, the pair focuses on harmonies.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
As Simeon and Tupe engaged in soothing effleurage and loudly vigorous tapotement, respectively, six Maori women surrounded their tables and sang folk songs in harmony, guided by an elder in the audience with a long, gnarled cane.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony
Noun
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There’s symmetry from last year to this year, too.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lobby speaks in marble and symmetry rather than spectacle, a reminder that this building has seen London change around it without feeling the need to change its voice.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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It is concerned solely with the here-and-now, preserving the peace for just one more day, and waiting for the CCP to collapse like the imperial dynasties that ruled China before.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Making peace with this, therefore, is crucial to mental wellbeing.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, orchestration platforms need to support decryption capabilities and manage tokens securely across multiple systems.—
Andrew Riabchuk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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To mark the occasion, the estate and Reservoir will collaborate on a variety of special events and programs, including a new live show that will pair new orchestrations of Davis songs with fresh visuals.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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The rising talent is back on the Billboard charts this week with a new tune, one which helps him score another top 10 smash.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Who knew Vince Vaughn could carry a tune?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.—
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Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The result is a fragrance that strikes the right balance between clean and confectionery, with a softness that’s like being wrapped in a cashmere blanket.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Body Oil features the same sparkling grapefruit-quince accord and gentle base of jasmine and white musk.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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These accords mark a new level of federal involvement in how universities manage the admissions process.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The proportion of elderly Brazilians—those aged 60 and above—has already more than doubled between 2000 and 2023, reaching over 15 percent of the population.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gen Z, with 18% of the workforce in mid-2024, has been rapidly growing and is projected to continue increasing their presence, while Baby Boomers now make up a smaller proportion of workers.—
Kathryn Lancioni,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmony. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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