as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
a harmonizing chorus of early-morning chirps arose from the bird-laden trees
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as in blending
to form a pleasing relationship
the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpet
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as in reconciling
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploits
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as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
interrogated in separate rooms, the two burglary suspects gave stories that didn't harmonize at all
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Recent Examples of harmonizing
Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Here, on-screen personalities, longtime collaborators, and multimodal artists whose creative paths have genuinely intertwined with Clemens’ vision over the years each brought their artistic gravity while harmonizing with the unmistakable New York vernacular.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Lambrusco, a dry, sparkling, red Italian wine, brings effervescence and a touch of red fruit sweetness to the table, harmonizing with the pie without taking over.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
And best of all his wife Morgane Stapleton, powerhouse singer, at his side harmonizing.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Oct. 2024
After first harmonizing together a decade ago as university students, the trio have been touring hard, refining their approach to songwriting and live shows.
—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
And for much of Wednesday’s show, the spotlight fell directly on the three extremely talented guitarists trading leads behind him, often harmonizing, a key component of the Iron Maiden sound.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
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And on Sunday, the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus shared a video on TikTok and Instagram, showing dozens of its members singing and harmonizing to what appears to be a song made out of quotes from the interview.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Here, on-screen personalities, longtime collaborators, and multimodal artists whose creative paths have genuinely intertwined with Clemens’ vision over the years each brought their artistic gravity while harmonizing with the unmistakable New York vernacular.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Lambrusco, a dry, sparkling, red Italian wine, brings effervescence and a touch of red fruit sweetness to the table, harmonizing with the pie without taking over.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
And best of all his wife Morgane Stapleton, powerhouse singer, at his side harmonizing.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Oct. 2024
After first harmonizing together a decade ago as university students, the trio have been touring hard, refining their approach to songwriting and live shows.
—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
And for much of Wednesday’s show, the spotlight fell directly on the three extremely talented guitarists trading leads behind him, often harmonizing, a key component of the Iron Maiden sound.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonizing
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Tchaikovsky’s symphonic ambitions bridle against their keyboard constraints in his early C-sharp sonata; Trifonov tapped both fluidity and clarity out of the bloat.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
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Establishing themes for every character was cinematically important to the director, and Williams did so with a symphonic force that became culturally transcendent.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
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With winter on the horizon, Artisans of Wine and Food offers the perfect opportunity to escape the cold and explore an entirely new frontier of dining, with the flavors of California and Florida blending together to showcase the splendor of both west coast and east coast dining all at once.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This playful drink nods to the iconic line from Shrek, blending gin, Licor 43, cold brew, oat milk, and gingerbread syrup.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To be clear, Martell’s cask programme is fully geared to offer a luxurious experience and the corresponding price tag.Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The number of reposts and times a post is quoted is now listed only numerically, next to the icons for the corresponding interaction.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Four pairs of ruby slippers worn by Garland during the filming of the 1939 musical are known to have survived.Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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But the musical’s politics are as unsubtle as any other aspect of this lumbering show.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Mexican crackdown started last December, coinciding with the drop from the record month of immigration.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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The slump, in fact, started sooner than that — coinciding with the Lakers’ NBA Cup schedule.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Industry analyst Jonathan Miller points out the increasing divergence between the loan limit and the median sales price that has been taking place for years, but was especially pronounced after the pandemic (conforming loan limits are calculated based on average sales price).Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Notes of pink pepper and rum and tobacco leaf absolute round out the sweetly smoky scent, which lends itself to a night of firelight, expertly poured cocktails, and melodious riffs.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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An album with a decidedly punk-rock sound (a departure from the moody, melodious love songs she’s known for) and a foray into the US market.Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
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Whereas other participating schools have previously paid the VII Group up-front money, the company is agreeing to pay Auburn $115,000 this year to cover the costs of its 22-member official team travel party.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The seventh overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft, Fried also garnered interest from the Boston Red Sox before agreeing to terms with the Yankees, according to multiple reports from the Winter Meetings on Tuesday.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Harmonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonizing. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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