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
Wilson isn’t resting on his laurels, however, and already has started working on a new piece to be performed by Andrew’s wind symphony.
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
This filling salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, with chewy, nutty barley, snappy snow peas, creamy avocado, crunchy seasoned pepitas and a tangy lemony, minty yogurt dressing.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Stomp the gas and the flat-six crescendos while letting off releases a raspy symphony accompanied by percussive bangs and pops.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Shelley will be just the third music director in the history of the symphony, beginning an initial five-year term in the 2026-27 season.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
This filling salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, with chewy, nutty barley, snappy snow peas, creamy avocado, crunchy seasoned pepitas and a tangy lemony, minty yogurt dressing.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Stomp the gas and the flat-six crescendos while letting off releases a raspy symphony accompanied by percussive bangs and pops.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Shelley will be just the third music director in the history of the symphony, beginning an initial five-year term in the 2026-27 season.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
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Figuring out the shape of the world and where to slot the music gave Yorke—credited with orchestrations on the project—sleepless nights during pre-production.—
Daniel Dylan Wray,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2025
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With the right systems in place, brands can move from batch production to real-time content orchestration across markets, channels and formats.—
Gully Flowers,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Celebrities including Naomi Campbell and Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick, looked on as superstar pianist Lang Lang played classic Disney tunes accompanied by a 107-piece orchestra and a 100-voice choir floating on a pontoon on the Arabian Gulf.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The Cannes premiere was a massive event, with a 40-piece orchestra welcoming guests into the theater with the franchise’s iconic theme before the screening.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Often from the front. JS: There’s rigid symmetry, often looking like a Wes Anderson still.—
David Wallace-Wells,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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But there is also a compelling symmetry to the fact that a 2-1 comeback win for Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day kicked off all of this Chelsea misery.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 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 philharmonic then contracted with Tracey Levy of Levy Employment Law to conduct an independent second investigation.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Nov. 2024
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On a brighter note, Venus entering Taurus brings harmony to your relationships, which is ideal for leveling up a situationship or finding stability with someone who actually follows through.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The path toward harmony lies in acceptance of self first and foremost.—
Goth Shakira,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Since Glasner’s arrival, Tottenham Hotspur’s Brennan Johnson is the only Premier League forward (minimum 30+ shots taken) to have a higher proportion of ‘clear’ shots, which are chances without defenders in close proximity.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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While shipments of both passenger cars and vans decreased, the company is noticing a higher proportion of more premium vehicles, such as Mercedes-AMG models.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Acknowledging that value is very important at this time to customers, del Rey said that there is a balance to be found with price and making sure to bring a suite of benefits.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Midrange and pro options like the Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Nikon Z 8 have larger bodies and grips for better balance with larger lenses.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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“Symphony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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