SYMMETRY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Creating more symmetry A little strategic overlining can also help balance asymmetrical lips. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 29 July 2026 The parry/guard is mapped to the left shoulder button, with the attacks on the right shoulder and trigger buttons respectively, so there’s nice symmetry. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 This style is a study in symmetry, complete with a single braid straight down the middle of her scalp, and cornrows that frame the center braid and the edges of her head. — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026 The balance of Spain’s structure in their passing network is a sight to behold, with connections across the pitch that have a near-perfect symmetry. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for symmetry

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Noun

Rooms No two suites are alike, their proportions and personalities dictated by the quirks of the original buildings, but all claim equally lovely views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Occasionally, a near-identical decision draws public anger, employee resentment, or regulatory attention far out of proportion to the deal.

— ESMT Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of proportion

Noun

By contrast, collectivist societies focus more on social harmony and prioritise the group over individual goals, with decisions made based on what is best for the wider community.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
While there was a period of harmony between the two coasts, that imploded after Shakur was ambushed at a Times Square recording studio in November 1994.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

Temporary federal aid, strong capital-gains years or accounting maneuvers can swell the cash balance.

— Sheila Weinberg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026
The shop retained and restored the frame, 3D scanned it, and crafted a specialty battery to fit, keeping weight and balance in mind.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of balance

Noun

The industry built larger data centers, connected them through faster networks and improved nearly every layer of the stack—from chips and software orchestration to power and cooling.

— Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The band’s lo-fi sound and intermittent lush orchestrations felt exotic but somehow warm — the Irish counterpart to another contemporaneous example of the form, Scotland’s Belle and Sebastian.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of orchestration

Noun

But even though the study found a significant link between artificial sweeteners and memory issues, experts say this is still only a correlation, not causation.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
Cloud intelligence relies on data with context, correlation and operational meaning across the full environment.

— Kannan Kothandaraman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of correlation

Noun

Friday night, Michigan Democrats held a unity rally headlined by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

— NBC news, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026
Earlier on Friday, Rogers appealed to Democratic voters who went against Sayed in the primary, pitching himself as the unity candidate.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of unity

Noun

The leader who takes bodyful ownership of their life and enacts disciplined practices to sense its rhythms will not only enjoy greater harmony and wellbeing but bring greater coherence to their work and to their world.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Somehow, the mess of my notes resists all forms of optimization, or even coherence.

— Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 24 July 2026

Definition of coherence

Noun

China’s introduction of a common buying agency has disturbed what has been an evenly balanced relationship which has sometimes favored one side over the other, but which eventually finds equilibrium.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
At that tipping point, the only solution is for oil prices to surge, destroying enough demand for oil that the market can return to equilibrium.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of equilibrium

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