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
This year’s Oscars, the 98th edition, will also unfold with the country at war in the Middle East, but despite that symmetry, rewatching the 2003 telecast today is to be reminded of just how radically the culture of Hollywood has been altered by the political upheavals of the early aughts.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
His designs drew heavily from 17th-19th century French and Italian architecture, using symmetry, boiserie, ornamental plasterwork and stone detailing, and bringing an authentic sense of heritage to any space.
—Jennifer Baum Lagdameo, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
There’s something comical in the symmetry, in how adroitly this word seems to shuttle between joy and pain.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Her features are strange and unexpected—and all the more compelling for their divergence from the usual tidy symmetries.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
His designs drew heavily from 17th-19th century French and Italian architecture, using symmetry, boiserie, ornamental plasterwork and stone detailing, and bringing an authentic sense of heritage to any space.
—Jennifer Baum Lagdameo, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
There’s something comical in the symmetry, in how adroitly this word seems to shuttle between joy and pain.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Her features are strange and unexpected—and all the more compelling for their divergence from the usual tidy symmetries.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetry
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Nearly one in five Premier League goals this season have come from corners, the highest proportion in a decade.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The key to sprucing up this high-low uniform is to play with proportions.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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My lack of Portuguese comprehension skills can’t stop me from enjoying these spectacles of audiovisual harmony.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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Somewhat miraculously, we’re carried out of this consequential collision of hearts and minds on the lightest of notes, with the sense that our capacity to rediscover harmony will always be beautifully mysterious.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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This tinted moisturizer Is the perfect balance of effortless and effective.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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More brands whose pieces previously started at 14 karats are shifting their offerings to include 10k solid gold pieces that balance maintaining the precious metal as a key selling point while offering a product at a more affordable price point.—
Andrea Bossi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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In his score, Wagner manipulates space and scale, suggesting intimate chambers and vast expanses of the North Atlantic with innumerable shadings of orchestration.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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Intelligent orchestration provides the foundation to respond dynamically, enabling organizations to pivot quickly in response to both internal performance signals and external market forces.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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In general, researchers noticed a negative correlation between social media use and happiness, especially among young people.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The report said the negative correlation between well-being and extensive social media use is particularly concerning among teenage girls.—
Kostya Manenkov,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the show, Lauper praised the NYPD and emphasized unity and support across New York City.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the familiar pillars of materials, complications, finishing, and technical merit, there is sometimes an intangible element, a certain coherence or emotional clarity, that elevates a watch from being simply well-made to genuinely interesting to a watch-a-holic.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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The force of coherence must lead to certainty.—
Elinore Weil,
Artforum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Others were in a state of fragile equilibrium, ready to flee, but not fleeing yet.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Based on these parameters, scientists estimate the planet’s equilibrium temperature to be around 368 K, placing it in a relatively warm but still temperate range for rocky exoplanets.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Symmetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetry. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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