orchestration

noun

ˌȯr-kə-ˈstrā-shən How to pronounce orchestration (audio)
Definition of orchestrationnext
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts the trade representatives are working towards an orchestration of the two countries' often competing economic interests

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Recent Examples of orchestration The performance captures Björk reimagining her catalog through orchestration rather than spectacle, putting her voice, electronics and the contributions of Iceland’s Hamrahlíð Choir at the center. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026 Breaker’s tactical orchestration agent will be integrated into the Australian Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) through the platform’s open architecture, allowing the crew to control teams of autonomous systems by voice. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 Music supervision and arrangements are by Joseph Joubert, orchestrations by two-time Charlie Rosen, and dance arrangements by Michael Thurber. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 For instance, references to agent orchestration, or the ability to design agents that work in concert on a task, jumped 1,721% this year. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orchestration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestration
  1. symmetry
  2. harmony
  3. proportion
  4. correlation
  5. balance
  6. symphony
Noun
  • Similar to all Origin diamonds, a focus on symmetry is given to showcase sparkle visible to the naked eye.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Western traditions of symmetry and notions of linear time are upended.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Reality, for Doomed, hangs on the harmony of the spheres, a crystalline architecture with the power to dazzle—and, at times, to lull.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The synth melody is poignant through the buds, but the upper vocal harmony and some of the upper-register atmospheric instruments are slightly buried.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • The hotel interprets this mantra through balanced proportions, restrained interiors, and a hospitality approach that favors comfort over excess.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Both the Haines and Beazley incidents have raised concerns about the safety of female politicians, who account for a growing proportion of lawmakers in Australian parliaments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • Traders at Goldman Sachs pointed out that the stock's correlation to the Nasdaq-100 index turned negative this year for the first time ever.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The brand also stocked TPO-free nail polishes well before the recent ban — following the gel polish ingredient’s correlation with reproductive risk.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • The contract bars balance-billing patients beyond insured rates and limits annual adjustments to South Region medical and transportation inflation markers.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Interest and fees increase the loan balance, reducing equity available for future needs.
    — Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • Great part was my wife was in complete symphony on it instantly, and that actually was a wonderful bonding moment.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Young Hindoyan was particularly captivated by Jascha Heifetz’s violin sound and by the codas in every first movement of Bruckner’s symphonies.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of symphony

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“Orchestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestration. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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