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
With his contract expiring and a summer move incoming, the stage is set for the Belgian maestro to deliver one more symphony on English soil.
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Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Mainstream music was soon pervaded by miniature forms that could be memorized—the four-minute song, not the 40-minute symphony.
—Matthew Aucoin, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Icons like Nikola Tesla, who visualized entire machines before building them, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who composed symphonies in his mind before writing a single note, exemplify the extraordinary power of mental imagery.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The evening will serve as a celebration of the symphony’s 70th year with music, dinner and a live auction.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Mainstream music was soon pervaded by miniature forms that could be memorized—the four-minute song, not the 40-minute symphony.
—Matthew Aucoin, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Icons like Nikola Tesla, who visualized entire machines before building them, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who composed symphonies in his mind before writing a single note, exemplify the extraordinary power of mental imagery.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The evening will serve as a celebration of the symphony’s 70th year with music, dinner and a live auction.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
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The Role Of Governance Agent orchestration is just the start.—
Don Schuerman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Wisner was responsible for the military dictatorships and genocide in Guatemala that predictably emerged after his orchestration of the CIA’s overthrow of President Jacobo Arbenz.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2025
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Celebrities including Naomi Campbell and Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick, looked on as superstar pianist Lang Lang played classic Disney tunes accompanied by a 107-piece orchestra and a 100-voice choir floating on a pontoon on the Arabian Gulf.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The Cannes premiere was a massive event, with a 40-piece orchestra welcoming guests into the theater with the franchise’s iconic theme before the screening.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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While there’s plenty of overlap in areas such as symmetry, roof details, and classical influence, Federal architecture features more delicate and intricate details than Georgian architecture, which has a heavier, more Baroque influence.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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His puzzles have interesting geometry; today’s has diagonal symmetry, which allows for an unusual arrangement of long and short entries.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
17 May 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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The philharmonic then contracted with Tracey Levy of Levy Employment Law to conduct an independent second investigation.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Nov. 2024
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On a brighter note, Venus entering Taurus brings harmony to your relationships, which is ideal for leveling up a situationship or finding stability with someone who actually follows through.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The tender glances and undeniable connection between Alejandro and Camila, along with their beautiful vocal harmonies, deeply moved the fans, who applauded nonstop.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
19 May 2025
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As the proportion of individuals aged 60 and above grows, the strain on healthcare and homecare services... is becoming more apparent.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The proportion of irrigated land was also found to be a strong predictor of metal levels exceeding safe thresholds.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Understanding and respecting your partner’s preferred method of recharging is essential for emotional balance within the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Executives then built portfolios of projects and identified combinations that would deliver the best balance between return and risk.—
Tim Koller,
Time,
20 May 2025
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“Symphony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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