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
Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
Emphasizing empathy and fostering transparent communication is crucial to harmonizing well-being with productivity.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In addition to harmonizing the angles of the face, defining the chin helps to sharpen the jawline—a current cultural obsession seen on It-girls like Olivia Culpo (who does not have a chin implant).
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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
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Big Star itself has become a readymade part of rock’s usable past—but only as a caricature, a band harmonizing on nostalgic love songs.
—Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
Emphasizing empathy and fostering transparent communication is crucial to harmonizing well-being with productivity.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In addition to harmonizing the angles of the face, defining the chin helps to sharpen the jawline—a current cultural obsession seen on It-girls like Olivia Culpo (who does not have a chin implant).
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonizing
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Joined by the backup vocalists of venerable Puerto Rican orchestra El Gran Combo, Peluso channels the precise moment in time (the tail end of the ’70s) when salsa became operatic and symphonic.Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Gregory Alan Isakov has announced a special headlining tour alongside full symphonic orchestras in 2025.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This book, which hit stores on December 17, offers an intimate and nuanced portrait of Harris’ life, impressive career and historic campaign, blending her public triumphs with the personal moments that shaped her groundbreaking ascent.Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Tampa Bay Times reviewed nearly 600 storm tracks and corresponding sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean basin over the last four decades.Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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The value of the gross estate is recalculated, and the corresponding tax liability is adjusted.Ashley Case, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The thespians love her, too – and some musical witches.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Travis will be joined by his original touring band along with singer James Dupré for a journey through his musical catalog, including 16 chart-topping classics.Sean Clancy, arkansasonline.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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And, coinciding with the holiday, the space station could easily double as Santa's sleigh to innocent eyes.Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The study show that a major volcanic pulse occurred about 30,000 years before the impact, coinciding with at least a 5 degrees cooling of the climate.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 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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The king of hooks, timestamps, and melodious raps, minus his hitmaker aura and reference tracks, is found…lacking.Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The only relief from the monotony, and from worrying about the anguish my family must have been undergoing over my disappearance, was—bizarrely—the melodious voice of a female prisoner in another cell singing a Christian hymn that included 'Save me Jesus' in its refrain.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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By halfway through the 2025 ceremony, the internet was pretty unanimous in agreeing that Glaser ate and left no crumbs.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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By then, Penn State was already on its way to the Big Ten, with the Presidents of the league’s Universities agreeing in June 1990 to make the Nittany Lions the conference’s 11th school.Tim Casey, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Harmonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonizing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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