SYMMETRY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

symmetry

noun

ˈsi-mə-trē

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 Cutting them up based on size, shape, or symmetry can lead to rotting and disease. —

Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 11 May 2026 Put formal back into formal living rooms by aiming for symmetry with your design. —

Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 The more drastic option of expanding the tournament to 96 teams or beyond would involve adding an extra week to a tournament that has thrived in part because of the symmetry of a six-round bracket that gets whittled down over three weeks. —

Eddie Pells, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 There’s obviously a nice bit of symmetry then with Henrik and Daniel being tasked with representing a franchise that has never enjoyed an ounce of luck during any sort of random draw in its history. —

Thomas Drance, New York Times, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for symmetry

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Both addressed the problem by closing many weak stores, exiting a large proportion of the department stores that sold their goods, dialing back the discounting, and focusing consumers back to their heritage and reputation for quality.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 May 2026
And at some point, when a significant proportion of the country’s vehicles are EVs or PHEVs, an alternative road-funding method that does not rely on the gas tax will certainly be in order.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026