as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
what makes Citizen Kane so great is the consonancy between its larger-than-life subject and its bravura style
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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 -
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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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
Noun
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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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And then shifting chords where the harmonies overlap, so there’s a moment of dissonance.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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In one breathtaking sequence, the waves of the ocean, of the bark lines of the tree, and of Kristen’s hair all swirl together through the harmony of a connected world.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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But, with almost perfect correlation, my daily activities will map onto my dreamscape.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Attribution science does something that correlation studies cannot.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Consonancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonancy. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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