1
as in orchestration
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases
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as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
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Recent Examples of symphony
The orchestra’s sections — strings, percussion, and so on — work together, and the output of any one section alone cannot produce a symphony.
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Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
Abandoned by society yet driven by resilience, Hajeer transforms silence into strength, composing a symphony of redemption and love.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Jones hopes similar changes are made to support Black musicians at the symphony.
—Matti Gellman, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
The company warmly invites clients to witness the process firsthand, a symphony of specialized skills that begins long before final assembly.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
Abandoned by society yet driven by resilience, Hajeer transforms silence into strength, composing a symphony of redemption and love.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Jones hopes similar changes are made to support Black musicians at the symphony.
—Matti Gellman, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
The company warmly invites clients to witness the process firsthand, a symphony of specialized skills that begins long before final assembly.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
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John Clancy provides orchestrations, with music supervision and arrangements by Andrew Resnick and wigs and hair design by Tommy Kurzman.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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The group’s follow-up, Music from ‘The Elder,’ was a 1982 concept album that added orchestration to the Kiss sound.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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The performances, which reimagined the musical arrangements of some of Wicked‘s most memorable songs, were supported by a 37-piece live orchestra led by the award-winning musical director Stephen Oremus and dance numbers choreographed by Christopher Scott.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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Lee Sunday Evans once again directs, much of the original ensemble (including a mini-orchestra) has returned, and Krit Robinson’s wooden oval is back, in slightly larger form.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to look like you, only more harmonious—nose proportions aligned with chin, lips, and eyes; hairlines that suit age and face shape; smiles that complement skin tone and facial symmetry.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Loeb’s team found a break in the hemispheric symmetry, which suggests that there’s a limit to the role clouds play in maintaining it.—
Ryan Green,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gabe is an active member of the symphonic band, Green Hill philharmonic winds, the Green Hill brass quintet and the Spirit of Green Hill Marching Band, leading by example through hard work and dedication.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera.—
Irina Aleksander,
Vogue,
11 Dec. 2024
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Still, when these two planets are in harmony, there are equal amounts of emotional attunement (Mercury in Scorpio) and wisdom (Saturn in Pisces).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The contrast between the stiffness of the denim and the softness of the leather shoe makes for a beautiful visual harmony too.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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The main villa, completed in 2022 by Bernhard Rustige of Ibizaliving, reflects the studio’s signature approach to proportion and calm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Subtle hints of vanilla bean and cocoa add sweetness and balance to the scent profile, and its black jar goes with just about anything.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The remaining balance would be paid directly to Black folk once a year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Symphony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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