symmetry

noun

ˈsi-mə-trē How to pronounce symmetry (audio)
Definition of symmetrynext
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 Crittall-style windows and doors the light and provide a pleasing symmetry. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Instead of thinking symmetry, think balance. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 So, there’s all kinds of sets of matrices that describe motions and symmetries for the real world. — Quanta Magazine, 25 June 2026 Perfect for brunch or a city stroll, this chocolate sandal has the symmetry and balance Libra craves. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for symmetry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetry
  1. proportion
  2. harmony
  3. balance
  4. orchestration
  5. correlation
  6. unity
  7. coherence
  8. equilibrium
Noun
  • According to Deloitte's 2026 State of AI in the Enterprise, 58% of organizations are using physical AI to at least a limited degree, a proportion expected to grow to 80% over the next two years.
    — Beena Ammanath, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • For those not ready to commit to full goddess proportions, the takeaway is less about achieving exact lengths and more about natural texture and movement.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • But the gentle vocal harmonies and trippy acoustic strumming, like the jokey title, transform the song into something else.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Desai was inspired by Gandhi’s ideals of nondiscrimination and social harmony.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • Violators with a significant unpaid ticket balance receive escalating fines and penalties and can eventually be taken to court.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • To demonstrate ongoing compliance, Newcastle must submit six-monthly progress reports to UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), outlining their transfer balance and adherence to the settlement.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • The escape has brought scrutiny on the Bureau of Prisons and the decision to incarcerate Cofield in such a low-security facility given his extensive criminal history that includes organized crime and orchestrations of violent acts.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Does Microsoft happen to sell exactly this kind of proprietary cloud environment and orchestration layer?
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of orchestration
Noun
  • Beyond establishing a correlation between aid and degree completion, our analyses suggest that even modest financial aid has a significant lifting effect.
    — Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026
  • Sarkar proved that every quantum operation is associated with a unique set of observable correlations.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • The unity shown in Ankara will only stimulate additional doubts over Moscow’s capacity to end the conflict favorably.
    — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Argentina's greatest strengths lie in their infectious unity and fierce mentality.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026
Definition of unity
Noun
  • The tonal coherence of Widow’s Bay depends to a large extent on Rhys, on his ability to ride the current between goofy startlement and raw terror.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Inconsistency lowers the model’s confidence; coherence raises it.
    — Hastimal Jangid, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of coherence
Noun
  • The emergency cooling loops and residual heat removal systems rely strictly on gravimetric and thermal laws, dropping the core to a stable thermal equilibrium even during a total station blackout.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • But an equilibrium computer must reach equilibrium to complete its calculation, while a nonequilibrium computer can be designed to complete its calculation on a set timescale.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
Definition of equilibrium

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