as in symmetric
having the parts agreeably related
the desire to live the kind of harmonic life in which work and family are perfectly balanced
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Recent Examples of harmonic
Engineers determined the most likely cause of the propellant leak was a harmonic response several times stronger than predicted, suggesting the vibrations during the ship's climb into space were in resonance with the vehicle's natural frequency.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
SpaceX Based on the test results, propellant feed lines were modified, fuel temperatures were changed and thrust levels were adjusted to avoid any such harmonic responses.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
They are imaginatively crafted, showing particular invention in their harmonic writing.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Nine decades later, the French astronomer and mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace suggested that the tides could be represented as harmonic oscillations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2024
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
SpaceX Based on the test results, propellant feed lines were modified, fuel temperatures were changed and thrust levels were adjusted to avoid any such harmonic responses.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
They are imaginatively crafted, showing particular invention in their harmonic writing.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Nine decades later, the French astronomer and mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace suggested that the tides could be represented as harmonic oscillations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonic
Adjective
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The watch features a symmetrical case crafted from 18-karat Moonshine Gold, a polished finish and a hexagonal crown inspired by original Seamaster Olympic designs.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Rihanna has a very distinct lip shape—super sharp, symmetrical cupid’s bows and a smaller circumference on her bottom lip.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The balanced team performance drew praises from head coach Geno Auriemma, who went as far as saying that the team made no mistakes.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The minimalist metal legs keep it airy and light on its feet, while three balanced compartments with adjustable shelves provide plenty of real estate for books, video game setups, or rows and rows of dishware.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many reviews praised Fitzgerald’s elegant prose but dismissed the book’s literary significance.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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However, Rosewood Baha Mar is arguably the most elegant, drawing a more discerning and spendy crowd.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Harmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonic. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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