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
For Democrats, Wednesday’s vote nonetheless served as evidence that Republican unity behind the war may be eroding.
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Nik Popli, Time, 13 May 2026
The unity came not in service of public safety, but at its expense.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
That the story of The Deb, which centers around female friendship and unity despite cultural differences, wound up curdling into a swirling pit of harassment and negativity and abuse is one of this world’s cruel ironies.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 May 2026
From the deepest sadness, love and hope can be born through art, through music, and through the unity of the people.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
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Nik Popli, Time, 13 May 2026
The unity came not in service of public safety, but at its expense.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
That the story of The Deb, which centers around female friendship and unity despite cultural differences, wound up curdling into a swirling pit of harassment and negativity and abuse is one of this world’s cruel ironies.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 May 2026
From the deepest sadness, love and hope can be born through art, through music, and through the unity of the people.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unity
Noun
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Cutting them up based on size, shape, or symmetry can lead to rotting and disease.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Put formal back into formal living rooms by aiming for symmetry with your design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 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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But last month, as Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz disrupted exports from other nations, that proportion surged to 18%, Xu said.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The study by loan marketplace LendingTree analyzed data from the Federal Highway Administration to rank each state by its proportion of miles in poor condition — pocked by potholes and uneven pavement, among other hazards.—
Rose Evans
May 11,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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In this context, capability is only one layer; structure and orchestration begin to matter just as much.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Holloway, Hartman, the background singers, and the orchestration interlock so heartily that the affirmation searched for at the song’s start arrives.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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The domino effect of playing Rice out of position and bringing on Martin Zubimendi left Arsenal’s right side vulnerable and impacted their attacking balance.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Meanwhile, central banks must find a balance between boosting growth and combating inflation, while uneven monetary policy among countries could trigger greater regional inequality.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Unity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unity. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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