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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Verb

Connie Britton and Sam Nivola lead the series created by Nick Paley that blends mystery, dark comedy and the awkwardness of adolescence.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
In her first collaboration with a Brazilian artist, Goebel blended the DCC’s crisp formations with funk, samba, hip-hop, twerking, and the voguing of Brazil’s ballroom scene.

— Raymond Braun, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of blend

Verb

The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
Basis trades are an arbitrage bet in which hedge funds are positioned long in cash Treasurys while shorting their corresponding futures contracts, with the aim of profiting from the price gap.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of correspond

Verb

Essentially, this means the ship will form one node in a network of ships that share and coordinate data in real time.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
The animal-print two-piece, traced with glittering piping, was worn with a black crop top, knee-high black leather riding boots, and a coordinating Chanel flap bag.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of coordinate

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This is Congo’s 17th Ebola outbreak and has spread to eight provinces, coinciding with an escalation of decades-long conflict in the east between government forces and rebels.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Its release will coincide with the launch of a new SiriusXM station dedicated to the band.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of coincide

Verb

Kwan’s push to expand the family office’s geographical footprint correlates with global wealth flows, as HNWIs worldwide look to diversify their assets across different geographies.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
That signal can be aggregated, correlated, and exploited by hostile foreign intelligence services to anticipate our movements, targets, and timing.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of correlate

Verb

Furthermore, many conventional devices use brittle, rigid materials that cannot easily stretch or conform to irregular surfaces, limiting their suitability for soft robotics and seamless biological integration.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
These bog bodies tell stories of a time when humans were sacrificed to the gods in bogs, as otherworldly margins between the human and divine realms, or when social outcasts met a cruel, violent end for failing to conform to societal standards.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of conform

Verb

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Most experts now agree that eggs are nutritionally valuable foods that can absolutely have a place in a healthy diet.

— Laura Solla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

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