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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of symmetry The trade-off for that symmetry is that a low-profile, mirror-image body won't cradle the palm the way a contoured mouse does. — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 Similar to all Origin diamonds, a focus on symmetry is given to showcase sparkle visible to the naked eye. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Western traditions of symmetry and notions of linear time are upended. — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 A certain symmetry binds her career and the league – 15 years, half of the league’s existence. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 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
  • In mine, as in the rest, floor-to-ceiling windows framed the city in cinematic proportions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The longtime model and actress turned to the label’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection, sporting a dimensional suit jacket with a playful cutout and variations on proportions.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • Through Andrews Sisters-style harmonies, choreography and classic Abbott and Costello comedy sketches, the performers will stage a show like a real 1940s radio broadcast, the release said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Gallup describes harmony as seeking common ground and minimizing unnecessary conflict, reminding us that finding agreement does not mean avoiding the conversations that need to happen.
    — Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • The right balance depends on the task, and the ideal communication structure, which agents can talk to one another, how often and how much, also varies with the problem.
    — Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The film was lauded for its deft balance of human drama, convincing historical detail, and special effects.
    — Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • Warm lyrical melodies glide across orchestration dappled with glistening chimes, or on engines of snare drums and heroic brass.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Microsoft's orchestration system raised accuracy from approximately 72% to nearly 87% in that comparison.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 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
  • Xavier Becerra and Democratic legislative leaders expressed unity Thursday at the Capitol two days after California’s governor-elect sailed to a blow out Election Day victory.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The three Democrats appeared side by side in a display of unity between two branches of government with a sometimes-prickly relationship.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 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

Browse Nearby Words

symmetrical
symmetry
sympathetic
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Symmetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetry. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on symmetry

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about symmetry

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of defer

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
woman sitting on floor holding book in front of her face on pink background
Famous Novels, Last Lines Quiz Needless to say, spoiler alert.
See All