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 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 As models are becoming more interchangeable, data orchestration becomes the strategic capability. — Harsh Verma, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The orchestration and harnesses for those models are at least as important. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 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
  • A certain symmetry binds her career and the league – 15 years, half of the league’s existence.
    — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There’s some neat symmetry to Martin and Brown’s version arriving now, as Lil Nas X has only just begun a new chapter himself.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetry
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  • Yet her inclusion feels totally impromptu, like she and Bryan just got called up for their turn at karaoke and didn’t have a chance to work out the harmonies.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Drums burst over pirouetting synth chords, while Stel’s wispy harmonies evoke the feeling of coming up on ecstasy.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • Visually, the vehicle has modern, ultra-aggressive proportions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The motif appears in necklaces with interlocking links, substantial bracelets, earrings, and rings, each playing with the shape's elegant proportions.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • Riley points to the rise of rock stars being awarded with knighthoods by the British royal family as a correlation of changing tastes of reputability.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Although the correlation between daily prices has been insignificant, cotton prices and Brent crude prices have followed a similar general pattern since the outbreak of hostilities around Iran.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • Courtney is in school to become a nurse practitioner, which added even more pressure to a home-and-work-life balance.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Usher syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes vision loss, hearing loss and balance issues, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • 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
  • The theater, the ballet, the opera, and the symphony, where turning off your phone is gleefully enforced, are sanctuaries.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of symphony

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“Orchestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestration. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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