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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
Hartford Chorale will join the symphony.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
This is where Hathaway’s performance comes to life, her body possessed into a symphony of slamming bones and labored breathing that give physical dimension to the power of creative force.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
If one egg feels too modest, pair it with their set of six Petite Praliné Easter Eggs for a full-on chocolate symphony.
—Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
As gray dawn seeped into the mountain woods, the wildlife symphony rang down the ridges and through the high coves.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
This is where Hathaway’s performance comes to life, her body possessed into a symphony of slamming bones and labored breathing that give physical dimension to the power of creative force.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
If one egg feels too modest, pair it with their set of six Petite Praliné Easter Eggs for a full-on chocolate symphony.
—Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
As gray dawn seeped into the mountain woods, the wildlife symphony rang down the ridges and through the high coves.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
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Anthropic additionally announced that two previously revealed research preview features—outcomes and multi-agent orchestration—have become more widely available.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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The same multi-agent orchestration that enables the speed also makes errors systemic.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The audience and orchestra erupted in applause during a performance Sunday night at the news that Venezi’s appointment had been blocked, according to video circulated by Italian media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Behind the table was an orchestra, barely playing loud enough to hear.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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There is a certain symmetry that goes along with Nilan and Miller going into the Hall together, of course.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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The wall displayed a careful repetition and symmetry using pieces of the vertebral column.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 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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Rather, Leo seems inspired by the calm, persistent zeal to preach the Gospel and — thanks to his Augustinian spirituality — emphasize community and harmony.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Wrapped around a rubbery bassline that Peter ran through a guitar amp and played straight into a laptop, the song is confident and brassy, sauntering around as Kellie Eden’s trumpet cascades from above and the band’s co-vocalists provide pop harmonies.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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The roughly 3,280-square-foot home has four bedrooms and four and a half baths, with proportions that feel true to its loft roots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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Prada 2 is tracking to be a hit of record-breaking proportions and reunites Hathaway with Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, balance ambition with perspective.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Interiors by Studio Architetto Mar, balance historic character with refined updates, highlighted by two reception rooms, a formal dining room, and a spacious chef’s kitchen dressed in decorative wallpaper.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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