HARMONY Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

harmony

noun

ˈhär-mə-nē

Definition of harmony

as in symmetry

a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts her face had an angelic harmony that fascinated the leading painters of her day

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as in peace

peaceful coexistence the apparent inability of the party's right and left wings to resolve their conflicts and live in harmony at least during the convention

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as in accordance

a state of consistency for once, the kids' idea of a vacation was in perfect harmony with their parents' notion of total relaxation

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Recent Examples of harmony Carlile is having a total blast smiling and bopping through it, and bandmates Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, and Natalie Hemby’s harmonies are divine. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 Both albums featured their remarkable three-part harmonies, often with two of the three singing back-up while the third took solo duties. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Trio, her 1987 collaboration with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, was a neo-traditionalist setting for the three singers’ exquisite harmonies, and a platinum hit. — Douglas Wolk, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 By nature, my brain is listening for harmonies even with zero musical training. — Caroline Cherston, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmony

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmony

Noun

And from a design standpoint, the trust said that the project will dwarf the main residence of the White House, at 55,000 square feet, while disrupting to symmetry of the structure and the surrounding buildings.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Google also removed the temperature sensor from the camera bar to create more symmetry on the back—and to make space for HiLight.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of symmetry

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The plot moves in accordance with how characters evolve in their relationships — and Hal’s actions often inform the drama’s larger crises.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
In Germany, teams are run in accordance with what is known as the 50+1 rule.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of accordance

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There’s no mistaking the pop sensibilities that made this song cross over for the country star, from the Carpenters-worthy soft-pop charm of that piano intro to the lush orchestration on the bridge.

— Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The production will feature scenic design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Linda Cho, lighting design by Jen Schriever, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, music supervision and orchestrations by Sam Davis, and music direction by Rick Hip-Flores.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of orchestration

Noun

Booze, black pepper, and leather accords give the note a sultry, noir bend, while white musks and soft florals transform vanilla into something comforting and cocooning.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
In November 2008, agreement was reached on far-reaching trade accords, including direct shipping, expansion of weekly passenger flights from 36 to 108, and introduction of up to 60 cargo flights per month.

— Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of accord

Noun

This metric measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Directly transferring the original walking policy failed because the second robot had different body proportions, joint configurations, and motor characteristics.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026