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 There’s a symmetry despite all four stands having a different design, ranging from the concrete pillars of the Bramall Lane end to the much smoother lines seen along the John Street Stand. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 As in her spouse Jia’s features, Zhao Tao is the still point in a turning, globalized world, with all its disconnections and surprising symmetries. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 The doctor then draws a hairline that matches your age, ethnicity, and facial symmetry. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Researchers in Japan have unveiled how thousands of microscopic particles can spontaneously pair up, move, and reorganize themselves by breaking Newton’s action-reaction symmetry. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symmetry

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The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
One survey suggests ‘productivity theater’ is widespread in workplaces today, with a majority of employees, and an even higher proportion of more managers, doing exactly this.

— Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of proportion

Noun

Cook noted there needs to be a healthy harmony between being by yourself and being with other people.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Haircut 100 is a band that many fans have lost touch with, providing a thrilling reminder of the peppy harmonies that helped define one of the finest eras of British pop.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

Tokayev, who has sought to maintain a delicate balance between Moscow and the West since sanctions were imposed on Russia over the war in Ukraine, has justified the changes by citing the need for rapid decision-making in a fast-changing world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
For members who fall above that income range, HAAM offers a more limited subsidy, covering 50% of their premium balances.

— Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of balance

Noun

By 1988, when Phantom debuted on Broadway, the Reagan-era consumer culture and flashy opulence were on their way out, so the ornate, maximalist sets and the lush orchestrations felt off-key to reviewers.

— Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2026
Privy brought programmable wallets and Bridge brought stablecoin orchestration.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of orchestration

Noun

If the market reaches equilibrium, those will need to be filled to prevent the next crisis.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The researchers found that energy flow follows a mathematical pattern before setting into a thermal equilibrium and stronger the coupling between dust particles, slower is the process.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

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