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symmetry

noun

ˈsi-mə-trē

Definition of symmetry

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 But that symmetry wasn’t enough to describe an imperfect fluid. — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Seal reveals only the slightest of obliques, while the wooden Turtle (1940)—like The Cock (1924), Maiastra (1910), and other creatures—retain a hieraticism just shy of symmetry. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Lack of Spatial Symmertry Just like proportion, balance and symmetry are important for avoiding tacky spaces. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 There’s a symmetry despite all four stands having a different design, ranging from the concrete pillars of the Bramall Lane end to the much smoother lines seen along the John Street Stand. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symmetry

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Noun

This metric measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Directly transferring the original walking policy failed because the second robot had different body proportions, joint configurations, and motor characteristics.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of proportion

Noun

The crowd listened in silence as the Polynesians, wearing blue fire uniforms, sang a Tahitian hymn in harmony while two of them strummed ukuleles.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
That’s maybe the most important thing, as far as the quality of your day-to-day lived experience—the harmony of your relationships.

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

There’s no mistaking the pop sensibilities that made this song cross over for the country star, from the Carpenters-worthy soft-pop charm of that piano intro to the lush orchestration on the bridge.

— Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The production will feature scenic design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Linda Cho, lighting design by Jen Schriever, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, music supervision and orchestrations by Sam Davis, and music direction by Rick Hip-Flores.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

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