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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
Certain themes, composers or trends often declare themselves when symphonies announce their seasons.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The Birmingham symphony was considering doing a survey of American music.
—Adam Bell
february 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
The Hollywood Bowl 2026 season announced Wednesday includes the usual eclectic mix of symphonies and rock bands, jazz nights and film music.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The symphony will be led by Taiwanese American conductor Mei-Ann Chen, who has been music director of the MacArthur Award–winning Chicago Sinfonietta since 2011.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The Birmingham symphony was considering doing a survey of American music.
—Adam Bell
february 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
The Hollywood Bowl 2026 season announced Wednesday includes the usual eclectic mix of symphonies and rock bands, jazz nights and film music.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The symphony will be led by Taiwanese American conductor Mei-Ann Chen, who has been music director of the MacArthur Award–winning Chicago Sinfonietta since 2011.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
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In his score, Wagner manipulates space and scale, suggesting intimate chambers and vast expanses of the North Atlantic with innumerable shadings of orchestration.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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Intelligent orchestration provides the foundation to respond dynamically, enabling organizations to pivot quickly in response to both internal performance signals and external market forces.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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The club’s touring outfit will also be on hand, with an assist from a 60-piece symphonic orchestra.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University, leads the lectures.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Her features are strange and unexpected—and all the more compelling for their divergence from the usual tidy symmetries.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the matter-antimatter asymmetry arose due to a breaking of a certain cosmic symmetry at a higher energy, then restoring the symmetry could lead to that symmetry re-breaking in a different fashion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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But the orchestra couldn’t afford to continue playing there, and the philharmonic moved to cheaper accommodations at nearby First Baptist Church and ultimately the Scottish Rite Cathedral.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Feb. 2026
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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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The name signifies wellbeing and incorporates the belief that living a good life depends on the alignment of mind, body, and soul in harmony with nature.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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No matter what happens, good feelings and harmony with others will create a feeling of pulling together to get things done.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Styling a pair of sweats is often a game of balance and proportions.—
Antonio Fuentes,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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Selfies often turn out with the wrong angle and don’t capture the proportions of your face quite right.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Italy starter Michael Lorenzen allowed two hits in 4 2/3 scoreless innings to keep the Americans off balance.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Techa Tungateja/Getty Images Elevated living costs, growing credit card balances and lingering financial strain from the past few years have pushed many borrowers to reconsider their debt strategies right now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Symphony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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