unity

noun

ˈyü-nə-tē How to pronounce unity (audio)
Definition of unitynext
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts there's an aesthetic unity to the sculpture garden that makes it an ideal spot for quiet relaxing

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Recent Examples of unity The Pope continued to preach his message of peace on Friday, tying unity to the story of America’s founding. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 His guru, Ramakrishna, was a 19th-century mystic and spiritual teacher in Bengal whose teachings on the unity underlying all religions shaped the worldview Vivekananda would go on to spread globally. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 July 2026 The party seeks to show unity while extending the terms of leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, who have run the party together for four years. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 America’s centennial in 1876 was celebrated with a grand exhibition that projected an image of national unity and inventiveness in the anxious aftermath of civil war and recession. — The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unity
  1. symmetry
  2. harmony
  3. proportion
  4. orchestration
  5. balance
Noun
  • Those symmetries mixed scientific observations of the planets’ motions with meaningful numbers and dates in Maya culture.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
  • In laboratory testing, the aDBS system improved gait symmetry and reduced variability in walking patterns, and participants reported fewer falls while maintaining overall control of Parkinson’s symptoms when using the system in their daily lives.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Venus, our planet of harmony, ventures into the fields of Virgo from July 9 until August 6, and this is a time to be nurturing caregivers in our relationships.
    — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Repeating colors, textures, or plant varieties throughout the landscape helps create harmony.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • According to Deloitte's 2026 State of AI in the Enterprise, 58% of organizations are using physical AI to at least a limited degree, a proportion expected to grow to 80% over the next two years.
    — Beena Ammanath, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • For those not ready to commit to full goddess proportions, the takeaway is less about achieving exact lengths and more about natural texture and movement.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of proportion
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  • The escape has brought scrutiny on the Bureau of Prisons and the decision to incarcerate Cofield in such a low-security facility given his extensive criminal history that includes organized crime and orchestrations of violent acts.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Does Microsoft happen to sell exactly this kind of proprietary cloud environment and orchestration layer?
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of orchestration
Noun
  • The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • From entry-level IEMs to high-end studio headphones, the system is designed to enhance clarity, balance and translation across almost every listening system, unlocking their full potential for accurate, consistent monitoring.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of balance

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“Unity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unity. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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