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
Its stately symmetry recalls the verandaed antebellum homes of New Orleans.
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Miles Walls, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Yet, the directors never quite find the right symmetry between scenes of life and art with those that uncritically glorify violence.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
The red brick exterior, with shuttered sash windows, represents the Federal-style of architecture, which was popular between 1780 and 1830 and emphasizes balance and symmetry, circular motifs, and classical details, while the interiors are warm, relaxed, and inviting.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024
These symmetries can significantly improve plasma confinement, reduce energy losses, and make the fusion process more efficient.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2024
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Miles Walls, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Yet, the directors never quite find the right symmetry between scenes of life and art with those that uncritically glorify violence.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
The red brick exterior, with shuttered sash windows, represents the Federal-style of architecture, which was popular between 1780 and 1830 and emphasizes balance and symmetry, circular motifs, and classical details, while the interiors are warm, relaxed, and inviting.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024
These symmetries can significantly improve plasma confinement, reduce energy losses, and make the fusion process more efficient.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symmetry
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The comic will kick off with a hook of cosmic proportions: a Kryptonite asteroid showers Earth with the mineral that weakens the man of Steel, changing the balance of power in criminal empires in Metropolis and the planet.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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The increase in America’s median age coincides with an increase in the proportion of the population that is over 65.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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With their distinctive three-part harmonies, Peter, Paul and Mary — with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers — became one of the biggest and most commercially successful acts to emerge out of the Greenwich Village folk scene.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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These wellness journeys support a wide range of wellness goals like detoxification, relaxation, healthy weight loss, longevity, nutrition and fitness, emotional harmony, and even adventure.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The blend of fleece and shearling creates the perfect balance of warmth and insulation without the bulk.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, borrowers have an average loan balance of 17 percent less than a decade ago at $27,100.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Organizations are increasingly adopting solutions that allow seamless workload orchestration across diverse environments, avoiding vendor lock-in while maximizing resilience.—
Srikanta Datta,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Beyond his sideline-to-sideline range, all of the pre-snap orchestration runs through him.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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There may be a correlation between early mortality and self-identity among first responders.—
Roberto Rivera,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Research also found a troubling correlation between the receipt of these funds and the erosion of free speech norms, alongside a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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It has also been adopted by non-Catholic Christians as a historic symbol of Christian unity and strength.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Jan. 2025
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Why Did These Artists Accept Invitations To Perform? Both Underwood and Village People stressed the need for unity in statements about their upcoming performances.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Since computational fidelity relies on qubits maintaining coherence, researchers are investing heavily in methods to improve qubit quality, including new designs, chip-fabrication processes, and techniques to correct for qubit error.—
Charina Chou,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Preservation Of Utility While protecting sensitive information, the system should maintain the usefulness and coherence of the conversation.—
Vinay Goel,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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Even if MoffettNathanson’s projections hold up and equilibrium is achieved between the traditional pay-TV operators and the skinny-bundle crowd, the number of homes that subscribe to either service will slip below the 50 million mark in just four years’ time.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The authors ultimately identified two distinct forms of equilibrium that enable steady-state hula hooping: a synchronization process causing the hoop to twirl at the same frequency as the gyration motion, directing its center outward, and the hoop's vertical positioning.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Symmetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symmetry. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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