Synonyms of symmetry

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proportion
• harmony
• balance
• orchestration
• correlation
• unity
• coherence
• equilibrium
• consonance
• symphony
• coordination
• uniformity
• concinnity
• consonancy
• regularity
• equalization
• orderliness
• correspondence
• evenness
• order

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asymmetry
• imbalance
• violence
• disproportion
• tension
• incoherence
• disunity
• discordance
• disturbance
• confusion
• dissonance
• disorganization
• incompatibility
• irregularity
• unevenness
• disconnectedness
• disjointedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of symmetry

Certainly, the ancient Greeks appreciated symmetry and precision in their architecture; it’s even been hypothesized that this symmetry was considered divine and thus represented religious dedication to the space. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026

So the apartment offers a rather nice bit of historical symmetry, a home inside a building tied to Norway’s wartime presence in London, overlooking a Christmas tradition that grew out of that same relationship. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

Repetitions in the resulting patterns encode the modular form’s inherent symmetries. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

For Kennedy, the night also carried extra weight because of the sisters’ 10-year age gap and the unusual symmetry in their story. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026