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 The data can’t really tell us why, but that symmetry does suggest that the series’ oldest and youngest fans arrived at the same starting block from different directions. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026 Time-reversal symmetry means that a physical system should behave the same way whether time runs forward or backward. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 The symmetry allows the unit to pivot in any direction without needing to reconfigure. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Still, the symmetry with his own family’s history was striking. — Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 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
  • This cathode-material combination uses a higher proportion of manganese and less cobalt and nickel, enabling an attractive balance between energy density and cost.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The larger proportions are more in line with those of the shoe in its earlier lifespan, a detail that hadn’t gone unnoticed among Air Max fanatics over the years.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • Truth is always in harmony with herself, and is not concerned chiefly to reveal the justice that may consist with wrong-doing.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Both vocal harmonies come through clearly with clean phasing effects.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • But cancer, a spinal issue, and three surgeries in three years changed my body and my sense of balance.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • Before evaluating any predictive or AI-orchestration vendor, map how cleanly data actually moves between your DSP, your CRM and your measurement layer.
    — Ivan Guzenko, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Olivier winner Alan Williams handles music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of orchestration
Noun
  • Instead, there was a correlation between the response of the amygdala and the response elsewhere in the brain.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The cloud is an impressionistic accumulation of themes, an array of correlations.
    — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • One possibility is a unity government bringing together Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
    — Itay Stern, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Michigan Democrats are trying to project unity and turn out Black voters ahead of Election Day amid concerns among some party members that Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers could erode the party’s edge among Black voters.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of unity
Noun
  • In his hands, their coherence lay elsewhere, in their responsiveness to the situations that generated them.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The lack of close coordination between these simple details undermines the structure’s coherence and intent.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of coherence
Noun
  • Only public demand can upset this unacceptable political equilibrium.
    — David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • That churning could explain why classic models, which assume that the ISM is in a tranquil equilibrium, don’t quite seem to match reality.
    — Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of equilibrium

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