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 Although much of the media attention on Harry and Meghan has focused on family tensions and recriminations in recent years, Owens suggested that the story may now shift to the royal’s efforts to rebuild family harmony. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026 In Libra, charming Venus would much rather everything to feel mutual and in harmony, but Saturn retrograde in Aries is looking for accountability. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Some didgeridoo instrumentalists believe its low-frequency sound waves can foster a state of health and harmony for those in the Aboriginal community. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Because for me, what makes R&B music R&B is the vocal tonality of it, the harmony choices. — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmony

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony

Noun

And from a design standpoint, the trust said that the project will dwarf the main residence of the White House, at 55,000 square feet, while disrupting to symmetry of the structure and the surrounding buildings.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Google also removed the temperature sensor from the camera bar to create more symmetry on the back—and to make space for HiLight.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of symmetry

Noun

The redesignation comes as the administration worked to broker peace talks between Israel and Lebanon.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
His remarks came as diplomatic efforts to revive peace talks are completely stalled, days after a 60-day memorandum of understanding to negotiate an end to the war expired.

— NPR Staff, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of peace

Noun

The plot moves in accordance with how characters evolve in their relationships — and Hal’s actions often inform the drama’s larger crises.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
In Germany, teams are run in accordance with what is known as the 50+1 rule.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of accordance

Noun

By 1988, when Phantom debuted on Broadway, the Reagan-era consumer culture and flashy opulence were on their way out, so the ornate, maximalist sets and the lush orchestrations felt off-key to reviewers.

— Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2026
Privy brought programmable wallets and Bridge brought stablecoin orchestration.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of orchestration

Noun

Tokayev, who has sought to maintain a delicate balance between Moscow and the West since sanctions were imposed on Russia over the war in Ukraine, has justified the changes by citing the need for rapid decision-making in a fast-changing world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
For members who fall above that income range, HAAM offers a more limited subsidy, covering 50% of their premium balances.

— Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of balance

Noun

Booze, black pepper, and leather accords give the note a sultry, noir bend, while white musks and soft florals transform vanilla into something comforting and cocooning.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
In November 2008, agreement was reached on far-reaching trade accords, including direct shipping, expansion of weekly passenger flights from 36 to 108, and introduction of up to 60 cargo flights per month.

— Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of accord

Noun

The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
One survey suggests ‘productivity theater’ is widespread in workplaces today, with a majority of employees, and an even higher proportion of more managers, doing exactly this.

— Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026