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
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 made brokering peace with Russia and Ukraine a priority of his administration, but has been unsuccessful at producing a ceasefire even though he’s helped bring both sides to the negotiating table.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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Just a few minutes from downtown Saluda, this relaxed, pet-friendly lodge is all about simple pleasures—coffee on the deck, starry nights by the fire pit, and the kind of peace that comes naturally when you’re surrounded by forest.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
5 July 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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The tune combines a traditional style of European music known as schlager with bouncy pop to tell the story of a German girl with a crush on an immigrant.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The young pass rusher believes the Philadelphia Eagles has the best fans that don't root for the Rams. Quite the change of tune for the 24-year-old out of Florida State.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Noun
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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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Of the 10 colleges and universities in North Carolina with the highest proportion of students getting Pell grants, six are community colleges, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, size, body proportions, texture, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmony. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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