HARMONIZE Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

harmonize

verb

ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz

Definition of harmonize

as in to blend

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 to reconcile

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 to correspond

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 harmonize This is a technology, which Sheeran mastered in his early years as a busker, that lets a guy perform with himself, in echoes, alone, harmonizing with his own voice. — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026 The Sagittarius moon harmonizes with Neptune today, fanning the flames of your creativity. — Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 Never before has the ability to harmonize critical thinking and technology mattered more for graduates. — Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026 The elderflower harmonizes beautifully with the botanicals, elevating the drink while keeping it squarely in the martini family, and enhancing the cocktail rather than transforming it. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harmonize

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Designed to be used, displayed, combined and gifted, the pieces blend everyday function with Ginori’s refined aesthetic, colorful palette and touches of gold.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
The amenities in the room are unmarked, in beautiful refillable containers, and have a natural, earthy scent that blends nicely with the environment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of blend

Verb

What began as a rebellion against broken classrooms has become a test of whether France can reconcile its costly promises with its financial reality before the divisions consuming its schools deepen further.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Mercury in your 12th House quincunxes Saturn in your 5th, making private thoughts, uncertainty, or unspoken feelings harder to reconcile with fun, romance, or creative expression.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of reconcile

Verb

The team broke down Mario’s possible path through a level into individual sections, each corresponding to a calculation instruction of the counting machine.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 6 Oct. 2026
Yet, in many cases, the necessary control systems to manage corresponding risks have not yet been put into place.

— Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of correspond

Verb

That arrangement is efficient for moving large volumes over long distances, but assembling trains and coordinating terminal operations can make smaller, short-haul shipments less economical.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
The pact, set up earlier this year, is meant to coordinate defense and security cooperation among the three.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of coordinate

Verb

Advertisement The rise of these groups also coincides with a long-running audiobook boom.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Two of the three strongest on record — in 1982-83 and 1997-98 — coincided with above-average precipitation in California and caused considerable damage.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of coincide

Verb

Because the size of a black hole is directly correlated with its mass, this meant that the researchers were able to constrain the mass of the black hole at the heart of NGC 1275.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
On top of that, the levels of humans’ fever correlated with those of the equivalent reaction in mice, Ley says.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of correlate

Verb

In fact, all my attempts to conform to Apple’s requirements for the new Screen Time have taken a while to kick in.

— Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Rather than conforming to what others — especially her brothers — expect of her, Red Jacob urges Ellen to play to her own unique strengths.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of conform

Verb

Each worker signed a document seen by The Associated Press agreeing not to disparage Caddell and not to disclose the individual payments.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Not everyone agrees that investors should even factor in insider activity for the sector.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

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