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
Dynamic symmetry machines Researchers claim that what this design enables is striking, as demonstrated in experiments conducted on the Duke campus across sand, forest trails, grass, concrete, and wet surfaces.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
In algebra, meanwhile, an important category is that of abelian groups — groups that have useful symmetries.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
Looksmaxxers tend to believe that attractiveness can be scientifically measured, citing numbers and inspecting facial symmetry, completely ignoring cultural context, personal preferences and charisma.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
And the symmetry is not lost on me.
—Vin Diesel, Variety, 16 May 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
In algebra, meanwhile, an important category is that of abelian groups — groups that have useful symmetries.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
Looksmaxxers tend to believe that attractiveness can be scientifically measured, citing numbers and inspecting facial symmetry, completely ignoring cultural context, personal preferences and charisma.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
And the symmetry is not lost on me.
—Vin Diesel, Variety, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetry
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Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence as the NFL's offseason domestic violence problem has begun growing to epidemic proportions.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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But, by 1910, foreigners made up nearly fifteen per cent of the population, a proportion exceeding that of any other European country save Luxembourg.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Whether or not the simulations resulted in peace and harmony or death and destruction, the simulation’s co-creators note that the experiment is a warning that safety must be prioritized while deploying agentic AI.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Despite the obvious harmony, their friendship was endlessly dissected online.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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While some inns might feel stuffy, this one strikes a more approachable balance, with thoughtful touches like free parking, complimentary popcorn in the rooms, and welcome drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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His physical defense on Wembanyama has kept the Spurs star off balance and in relative check for most of the first two games (or at least seven of the eight quarters).—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Those orchestrations won a Tony for Mike Morris, who was director of music at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School from 1999 to 2017, and his regular collaborator Doug Besterman.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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The pit orchestra of 14 under music director and conductor Jonathan Marro’s handling, does justice to Robert Russell Bennett’s original and still gorgeous orchestrations.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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The assets are also a good portfolio diversifier because of their low correlation to other asset classes, including even investment-grade bonds.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The game will be released in correlation with the kickoff the real-life FIFA Men’s World Cup on June 11, and will allow users to play as any of the 48 teams in the tournament, play at any of the 16 real-world stadiums, and take control of any of the 1,248 players in the Cup.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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But there was hope that the world coming to America could bring the kind of unity and joy typical of massive sporting contests like the World Cup.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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This ambitious project is designed to spread a message of love and unity across Broward County with the creation of nine distinctive LOVE murals, each one in a different city.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Curriculum providers and technology companies are beginning to recognize that coherence matters.—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Audiences can read coherence or incoherence, confidence or hesitation.—
Chiara Alzati,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Mary disrupts Clark’s equilibrium with the Backrooms by refusing to validate his excuses for his behavior, fully calling out his failings, his petty assholery, and his glib, solipsistic lies.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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That equilibrium was sustained not by the courts or the Voting Rights Act but by behavior.—
Bruce Sibley,
Time,
29 May 2026
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“Symmetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetry. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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