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
What stayed with her was the symmetry in their stories.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Hay was founded in 2002 by a husband and wife team in Denmark and continues to be a leader in Scandinavian design.
—Erika Owen, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Combined with Earth’s tilt, this throws off the figure eight’s north-south symmetry.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 5 June 2025
For a bedroom, select a single pendant light for moody overhead lighting, or flank your headboard with a pair to bring symmetry and chic after-hours lighting to your space.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 June 2025
Flos Chiara floor lamp Ferm Living desert 2-seater outdoor sofa
Ferm Living
symmetry mirror
Ferm Living
Olles storage table
Hay
Hay was founded in 2002 by a husband and wife team in Denmark and continues to be a leader in Scandinavian design.
—Erika Owen, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Combined with Earth’s tilt, this throws off the figure eight’s north-south symmetry.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 5 June 2025
For a bedroom, select a single pendant light for moody overhead lighting, or flank your headboard with a pair to bring symmetry and chic after-hours lighting to your space.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for symmetry
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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Another common misstep is ignoring undertones, which can result in clashing colors that disrupt the overall harmony of your exterior.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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One of the most critical steps to take, Pankaj told me in an interview, is modernizing our education systems to prepare students for a world where algorithms and natural intelligence work together in harmony.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Prosecutors accuse the men of concealing the fraud through complex financial transactions, and sending fraudulent account statements with false balances to people with special needs and their families.—
Jeff Martin,
Fortune,
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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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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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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The findings revealed a strong negative correlation between frequent AI use and critical thinking performance.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
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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There are amusing moments reminiscent of the original, but in terms of tone and coherence, the movie loses its way.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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Veo 3 produces longer clips than earlier models and maintains greater visual coherence across scenes.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
23 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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