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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 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 As in her spouse Jia’s features, Zhao Tao is the still point in a turning, globalized world, with all its disconnections and surprising symmetries. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 The doctor then draws a hairline that matches your age, ethnicity, and facial symmetry. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Researchers in Japan have unveiled how thousands of microscopic particles can spontaneously pair up, move, and reorganize themselves by breaking Newton’s action-reaction symmetry. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symmetry

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Noun

Previously, third-tier sides could spend 60 per cent of relevant turnover, alongside varying proportions of equity injected by owners, with the latter included in SCMP calculations in a staggered manner.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
This was a tiny group whose political influence stood out of all proportion to the size of their cohort—but which rose instead in direct relation to the size of their wealth.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of proportion

Noun

Later, the Moon opposes Saturn, reminding us that harmony still needs structure.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
For centuries most Western Classical music was based on tonality, a system in which melodies and harmonies revolve around a central key.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

Since their inception, these wines have tasted as if something were missing beyond just alcohol—aroma, flavor, body, and balance were absent as well.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
Growing dividends provide an ongoing reminder that the portfolio is not merely a balance on a statement, but ownership in businesses capable of sending cash back to their owners.

— Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of balance

Noun

Emanuel said that the number of stocks on his Negative Beta list — those with an inverse correlation to the S & P 500 over the past six months — has climbed to a record 121.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Gallup is careful to note the correlation does not establish cause, and the arrow may run both ways.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of correlation

Noun

Entrenched challenges remain, however, in the quest for national unity in Syria.

— Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
When Bennett was prime minister, during the only brief period in the last 17 years that Netanyahu was out of office, his national unity government approved thousands of additional settler homes.

— Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of unity

Noun

When consumer demand falls faster than production can adjust, unsold wine can sit on the balance sheet while a winery works its way back into equilibrium.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Achieving such an outcome might allow the formation of a new global economic equilibrium—and more important, might prevent the next major global economic crisis.

— Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

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