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
Nearby were manuscripts of nine symphonies that Mozart wrote within two years, in his late teens.
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The 89-year-old Glass has composed more than 30 operas, 14 symphonies, 13 concertos as well as film soundtracks and other works.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Wilson, a pianist for Andrew’s Jazz Ensemble and a member of its Wind Symphony and Chorale, has been working on the nine-minute piece since November 2024, when Iwinski challenged him as a sophomore to write a piece for the wind symphony by his senior year.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
During his time as director, the symphony experienced significant growth and the symphony launched SFS Media, its own recording label.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The 89-year-old Glass has composed more than 30 operas, 14 symphonies, 13 concertos as well as film soundtracks and other works.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Wilson, a pianist for Andrew’s Jazz Ensemble and a member of its Wind Symphony and Chorale, has been working on the nine-minute piece since November 2024, when Iwinski challenged him as a sophomore to write a piece for the wind symphony by his senior year.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
During his time as director, the symphony experienced significant growth and the symphony launched SFS Media, its own recording label.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
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Fiverr Pro has witnessed a massive spike in demand for people with skills in AI development and workflow orchestration tools.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Use orchestration to route requests to the right agent.—
Jerry Haywood,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But the effort to get his orchestra on its feet was not an idle gesture.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Orchestra, the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnic minority musicians.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The symmetry of our lives becomes apparent.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Clean lines and symmetry create a modern style garden.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
5 June 2026
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It will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, who’s coming on as the philharmonic’s music and artistic director.—
Stacey Vanek Smith,
Bloomberg,
20 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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Whether or not the simulations resulted in peace and harmony or death and destruction, the simulation’s co-creators note that the experiment is a warning that safety must be prioritized while deploying agentic AI.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Despite the obvious harmony, their friendship was endlessly dissected online.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence as the NFL's offseason domestic violence problem has begun growing to epidemic proportions.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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But, by 1910, foreigners made up nearly fifteen per cent of the population, a proportion exceeding that of any other European country save Luxembourg.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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While some inns might feel stuffy, this one strikes a more approachable balance, with thoughtful touches like free parking, complimentary popcorn in the rooms, and welcome drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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His physical defense on Wembanyama has kept the Spurs star off balance and in relative check for most of the first two games (or at least seven of the eight quarters).—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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