symmetry

noun

ˈsi-mə-trē How to pronounce symmetry (audio)
Definition of symmetrynext
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 The starting point to incorporate his art was the brand’s shield, which reminded Hirst of a butterfly with its single line of symmetry. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026 The symmetry allows the unit to pivot in any direction without needing to reconfigure. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 So there’s a lot of this interesting symmetry between the characters and their journeys. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 There’s some interesting symmetry between your article and the film, still. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symmetry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetry
  1. proportion
  2. harmony
  3. balance
  4. orchestration
  5. correlation
  6. unity
  7. coherence
  8. equilibrium
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • More than a decade later, the project has been updated, reworked and rearranged with new electronic elements, new text and fresh orchestrations by Sven Helbig.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, new responsibilities are appearing around agents, workflow orchestration, digital performance, access, oversight and the economics of intelligent work.
    — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of orchestration
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
  • On the home front, the success of a separatist party in Quebec is another threat to the unity that Carney is striving for.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The event as well as a luncheon the prior day in Santa Monica were rare displays of bipartisan unity at a time of heightened political polarization in the United States.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of unity
Noun
  • The lack of close coordination between these simple details undermines the structure’s coherence and intent.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In this account, its processing does not intrinsically continue the fourfold coherence through which nature sustains intelligence.
    — Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of coherence
Noun
  • Maybe there’s an equilibrium that must be restored on this show, relationship-wise.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Without the United States, the theory goes, the region would settle into its own equilibrium.
    — Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of equilibrium

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“Symmetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetry. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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