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Recent Examples of harmonic Telemetry indicated the fire broke out after propellant lines leading to one of the Raptors ruptured due to unexpected harmonic vibrations. William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025 Engineers concluded the leaks were most likely caused by a harmonic response several times stronger than predicted, suggesting the vibrations during the ship's climb into space were in resonance with the vehicle's natural frequency. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025 SpaceX believes the spectacular break-up of Starship's upper stage during its most recent test flight was caused by a harmonic response that stressed onboard hardware, leading to a fire and loss of the vehicle, Aviation Week reports. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025 Whole lotta shaking … SpaceX's description of the problem as a harmonic response suggests vibrations during Starship's climb into space were in resonance with the vehicle's natural frequency. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for harmonic
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Adjective
  • The risk of the copy-paste method Many clinics still rely on standardized designs — sharp frontal lines, symmetrical arcs, dense temples.
    Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
  • That’s symmetrical, at least, unlike the iPhone 17 Pro Max, for instance, which has six holes on one side and four on the other.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Adjective
  • To keep your baby’s skin healthy, these wipes are pH balanced, made from 99% water, and are free of fragrances, parabens, dyes, and phenoxyethanol.
    Laura Lu, Parents, 22 May 2025
  • Regular vet checkups, a balanced senior-specific diet, and maintaining a calm, supportive environment can help keep senior Chihuahuas comfortable and thriving in their golden years.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Old Midleton Distillery, with its elegant stone facade, was originally a woolen mill in the late 18th century.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • Along the historic waterway system which dates from the 12th century, there are a series of patrician residences, pleasure villas, and elegant rural farmhouses that still stand, along with what remains of their parks and gardens, side-by-side with more recent houses.
    Elena Dallorso, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2025

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“Harmonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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