as in proportion
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
planted azalea bushes on both sides of the front steps for symmetry
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Recent Examples of symmetry
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The superb lyrebird’s tail is a model of symmetry and texture.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There is a pleasing symmetry to this artistic resurgence on Hydra (pronounced ee-dra).
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Hair reflects grooming, the mouth signals health and vitality and the central triangle is a strong indicator of symmetry.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Symmetry Perhaps the most defining feature of a Federal-style exterior is the use of symmetry.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There is a pleasing symmetry to this artistic resurgence on Hydra (pronounced ee-dra).
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Hair reflects grooming, the mouth signals health and vitality and the central triangle is a strong indicator of symmetry.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Symmetry Perhaps the most defining feature of a Federal-style exterior is the use of symmetry.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetry
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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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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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The King presented the King Charles III Harmony Award, a special honor to recognize long-term commitment to creating a world where people, places and the planet can live in harmony.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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After Appeals Court Pauses Ruling While the bolster gives support and balance to the knife, the lightness of the bolster-free Japanese knives offers ergonomic benefits.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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That balance of old and young spirits yields a palate that leads with sweet vanilla and cherry notes and ends with baking spice and ripe apple, a must try for Japanese-whisky fans.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Use orchestration to link systems together—even if some of them are outdated or siloed.—
Jakob Freund,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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As work on the record proceeded laboriously over the course of a year, its cryptic lyrics and decidedly non-pop orchestrations were greeted with increasing resistance from the other Beach Boys (especially the vocal Love) and skittish label executives.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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Conversely, negative correlations suggest a competitive or inhibitory relationship, pointing to the potential for gut fungi to influence bacterial populations and vice versa.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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Part of the issue, according to the report, is an outdated metric of success and correlation between business and year-over-year growth.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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Meanwhile, an interfaith group was planning a prayer walk through downtown L.A. Wednesday evening in support of family unity.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Here's what to know Others have tried to strike a tone of unity, like Jack Posobiec, a prominent far-right influencer.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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In March 2023, the office published the Biden administration’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, positioning itself as the federal government’s central policy engine for cyber coherence.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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But there’s a coherence to the place that’s missing, an absent layer of polish.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Practice intentionally throwing yourself off balance a little bit so your body must work to find its equilibrium again.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Malaysia’s chairmanship helped maintain this equilibrium by avoiding escalatory language while keeping diplomatic channels to Beijing open.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Symmetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetry. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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