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
Mix, Don't Match Mixing plates in the same or similar pattern but different colors adds playful sophistication while maintaining visual harmony.
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Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Heritage elements — like classic moldings and formal rooms — sit in harmony with minimalist finishes and sleek wood-and-metal staircases.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
The world recognized the group’s energy and ethereal close harmonies as the sound of youth and national identity.
—Armond White, National Review, 18 June 2025
When that harmony hits, the sale becomes a symphony: the crack of the register, the rustle of the bag, the quiet thrill of being chosen.
—Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Heritage elements — like classic moldings and formal rooms — sit in harmony with minimalist finishes and sleek wood-and-metal staircases.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
The world recognized the group’s energy and ethereal close harmonies as the sound of youth and national identity.
—Armond White, National Review, 18 June 2025
When that harmony hits, the sale becomes a symphony: the crack of the register, the rustle of the bag, the quiet thrill of being chosen.
—Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony
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Those sides beat West Germany and Spain in their finals, providing a symmetry to Carsley’s finals that seemed almost too good to be true.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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There's a tragic kind of symmetry in the way Carmen Berzatto, a guy who grew up in household devoid of nurturing, later devotes his life to caring for strangers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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Trump has warned Iran against taking any retaliatory actions, warning of additional attacks if the country does not make meaningful efforts towards peace.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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Less than a decade later, Eisenhower, by then the U.S. President, lamented that American troops appeared destined to undergird peace in Europe forever.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The rhythm of the beat completely changes, and the rhythm of how the body has to move in accordance with that beat.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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This was done in accordance with GHF protocol to avoid casualties.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
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These strategies could shift the union’s role from opposition to orchestration, crafting frameworks for introducing AI and ensuring that human capital remains central to corporate strategy.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Price's original orchestration was among the scores rediscovered in that Illinois attic.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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But there were also a handful of real curveballs, including two songs from his 2003 rock opera Greendale, and two deeply obscure CSNY tunes from their latter-day reunion albums.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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Lil Wayne invades Billboard's Hot Rap Songs chart this week with tunes from his new album, Tha Carter VI.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Flexibility and work-life balance without the loss of structure and collaboration.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Charles Schwab Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Significantly, Scottish Widows — which is owned by Lloyds Banking Group — had signed the original Mansion House compact, but not the later accord.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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But that didn’t stop the fighting: Russia reinforced its positions, violated the accords, and invaded again in 2022.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The human toll runs deep as three-quarters say losing Medicaid would severely harm their financial well-being, with similar proportions reporting devastating effects on their quality of life, mental health and physical health.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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UEs kept 2x – 7x the proportion of wealth created by delaying or avoiding VC.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmony. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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