How to Use symmetry in a Sentence
symmetry
noun- The building has perfect symmetry.
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The symmetry of the toroidal board gave Simkin and Luria a foothold on the problem.
— Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2021 -
The symmetry of that led to a lot of very deep self-inquiry.
— Outside Online, 26 June 2024 -
In this space, the windows frame a piece of art and the bed and help create a sense of symmetry.
— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 -
The symmetry between the brick patio and the clay tiles sets the foundation.
— Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 27 Feb. 2023 -
The real symmetry here lies in how little Ani’s life has changed from the start of the film to the finish.
— A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 -
Maybe do one at the beginning and the other at the end, for symmetry’s sake?
— Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2023 -
Like mono-print rooms, the visual symmetry was a large draw.
— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023 -
The aesthetics of the photo—the layers, the depth, the symmetry—also call to me.
— Jason Parham, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2019 -
Through some tragedy of symmetry, a half smile can look, in fact, like a grimace.
— Sarah Ruhl, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2021 -
Among this group, the symmetry between the two parties breaks down a bit.
— Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 June 2020 -
There’s symmetry, whether or not people in a space are in VR.
— Peter Rubin, WIRED, 30 May 2018 -
The symmetry made sense: Both are grand but concise (i.e., 30 minutes or so) and both draw text from the Bible.
— Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023 -
But there was symmetry to be found if one went looking for it.
— Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 22 Jan. 2020 -
In a bit of symmetry, Belichick’s bunch will head to Cleveland next week to face Brissett and the Browns.
— Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Oct. 2022 -
The image wasn’t quite the same, but the symmetry was obvious.
— BostonGlobe.com, 10 Apr. 2021 -
The older boys share this bedroom where symmetry rules the day.
— Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2021 -
The effortless ease, the legs and arms working in perfect symmetry and then the cheeky grin.
— Brett McKeehan, CNN, 24 July 2021 -
The concept of symmetry is at the heart of phase transitions.
— Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2021 -
For symmetry purposes, the top side has to be flat as well.
— Chris Smith, BGR, 12 Nov. 2021 -
The creatures get their name from the symmetry of their bodies, arranged in eight parts.
— Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024 -
It’s the sort of blunt symmetry that was always Sorkin’s calling card.
— Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2020 -
In essence, the symmetry of the interaction is broken by the ground state.
— Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS, 30 Mar. 2020 -
Why: Working one leg at a time helps build symmetry in the body, says Mr. Mandje.
— Jen Murphy, WSJ, 2 Oct. 2021 -
The sad symmetry extends to both the symbolism and the substance.
— Rick Klein, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2021 -
There’s a certain beautiful symmetry to the laws of physics in the universe.
— Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 1 June 2022 -
Seen on the likes of strong women like Issa Rae, Yara Shahidi, and more, the front bun defies the rules of symmetry and shape.
— refinery29.com, 3 May 2018 -
Receivers dropped a few passes, and there were no hits to disrupt the symmetry of the late-spring display.
— Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 1 June 2018 -
Yet, the directors never quite find the right symmetry between scenes of life and art with those that uncritically glorify violence.
— Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024 -
Its stately symmetry recalls the verandaed antebellum homes of New Orleans.
— Miles Walls, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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