as in proportion
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
planted azalea bushes on both sides of the front steps for symmetry
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Recent Examples of symmetry
But what if shape isn't the most important type of symmetry?
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New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The symmetry of our lives becomes apparent.
—Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Clean lines and symmetry create a modern style garden.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
By greatly expanding the dimensions of his images, with their muted palettes, tight cropping, found symmetries, and laconic wit, had the maestro of the photographic epigram betrayed his subtractive aesthetic?
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for symmetry
New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The symmetry of our lives becomes apparent.
—Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Clean lines and symmetry create a modern style garden.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
By greatly expanding the dimensions of his images, with their muted palettes, tight cropping, found symmetries, and laconic wit, had the maestro of the photographic epigram betrayed his subtractive aesthetic?
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for symmetry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetry
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Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence as the NFL's offseason domestic violence problem has begun growing to epidemic proportions.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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But, by 1910, foreigners made up nearly fifteen per cent of the population, a proportion exceeding that of any other European country save Luxembourg.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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This playful fourish, although useless in terms of timekeeping, requires 200 of the 646 components in the watch and two engineers had to work simultaneously to ensure the face shield and the movement operated in harmony.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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This week, Olivia Rodrigo dances her way into her sweetheart’s arms on a standout from You Seem Pretty Sad, New York rockers Interpol offer a first look into their new album, and L’Rain alchemizes distortion and harmony on an avalanche of a track.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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While some inns might feel stuffy, this one strikes a more approachable balance, with thoughtful touches like free parking, complimentary popcorn in the rooms, and welcome drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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His physical defense on Wembanyama has kept the Spurs star off balance and in relative check for most of the first two games (or at least seven of the eight quarters).—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Those orchestrations won a Tony for Mike Morris, who was director of music at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School from 1999 to 2017, and his regular collaborator Doug Besterman.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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The pit orchestra of 14 under music director and conductor Jonathan Marro’s handling, does justice to Robert Russell Bennett’s original and still gorgeous orchestrations.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Statisticians call it an illusory correlation, maintaining that proponents perceive a predictive relationship when actually non exists.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Studies show just correlation, so far Experts say the latest data is still far from being able to conclude that GLP-1s are effective treatments for cancer.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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But there was hope that the world coming to America could bring the kind of unity and joy typical of massive sporting contests like the World Cup.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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This ambitious project is designed to spread a message of love and unity across Broward County with the creation of nine distinctive LOVE murals, each one in a different city.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Curriculum providers and technology companies are beginning to recognize that coherence matters.—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Audiences can read coherence or incoherence, confidence or hesitation.—
Chiara Alzati,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Adaptive leadership requires people to disturb equilibrium, surface uncomfortable truths and sustain productive tension long enough for learning to occur.—
Britton Bloch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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In its equilibrium, a good tomato sandwich is juicy and unctuous and appropriately messy, which is praise all too often reserved for hot sandwiches like cheesesteaks or patty melts.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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“Symmetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetry. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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