1
as in orchestration
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases
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as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
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Recent Examples of symphony
Is there anything more homey than listening to the symphony of a rainstorm, snuggling by a crackling fire, and holding a steaming cup of hot cocoa?
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Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
The orchestra’s sections — strings, percussion, and so on — work together, and the output of any one section alone cannot produce a symphony.
—Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
Abandoned by society yet driven by resilience, Hajeer transforms silence into strength, composing a symphony of redemption and love.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Jones hopes similar changes are made to support Black musicians at the symphony.
—Matti Gellman, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
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Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
The orchestra’s sections — strings, percussion, and so on — work together, and the output of any one section alone cannot produce a symphony.
—Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
Abandoned by society yet driven by resilience, Hajeer transforms silence into strength, composing a symphony of redemption and love.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Jones hopes similar changes are made to support Black musicians at the symphony.
—Matti Gellman, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
Noun
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John Clancy provides orchestrations, with music supervision and arrangements by Andrew Resnick and wigs and hair design by Tommy Kurzman.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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The group’s follow-up, Music from ‘The Elder,’ was a 1982 concept album that added orchestration to the Kiss sound.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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The duo is joined by Bowen Yang (Pfannee), Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), Ethan Slater (Boq) and Marissa Bode (Nessarose), along with a 37-piece live orchestra.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Glass Onion opened up with an orchestra to reflect the Greece location.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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These are frequently shaped into nested spheres—though there are many exceptions, including intricate axial symmetries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The view from orbit highlights the storm’s symmetry and structure, underscoring its status as a powerful Category 5 hurricane.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gabe is an active member of the symphonic band, Green Hill philharmonic winds, the Green Hill brass quintet and the Spirit of Green Hill Marching Band, leading by example through hard work and dedication.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera.—
Irina Aleksander,
Vogue,
11 Dec. 2024
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The horror comes from the violation of a group meant to exist in harmony — featuring a cast of real dancers as the luridly fluid characters — being thrown violently out of sync, like a body spasming.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tender lemony layers live in perfect harmony with strawberry-lemonade jam filling and strawberry frosting.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The design commands attention with its dramatic proportions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, every nook and cranny is a thoughtful balance of comfort and refined elegance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the current lawsuit, Fletcher has not paid his half of the minimum $1,500 per month restitution for the existing settlement, but his ex-wife has paid her portion, reducing the restitution balance to just under $56,000.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Symphony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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