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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
at present, the living room lacks consonance because all of the furniture is on one side
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as in accordance
a state of consistency
in good writing there is always consonance of thought and expression, as the use of simple words for simple thoughts
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Recent Examples of consonance
The consonance between domestic order and foreign affairs proved difficult to sustain, however.
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Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2021
Eilish cautions against reading any song as autobiographical, but this song — about being widely seen yet deeply lost and misunderstood — has consonance.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
The consonance sounds Intermission.
—Rebecca Wright and Olha Konovalova, CNN, 22 Mar. 2022
The syllables fall like dominoes, and consonance collapses like a house of cards.
—Chuck Klosterman, SPIN, 11 Mar. 2023
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Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2021
Eilish cautions against reading any song as autobiographical, but this song — about being widely seen yet deeply lost and misunderstood — has consonance.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
The consonance sounds Intermission.
—Rebecca Wright and Olha Konovalova, CNN, 22 Mar. 2022
The syllables fall like dominoes, and consonance collapses like a house of cards.
—Chuck Klosterman, SPIN, 11 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonance
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These types of houses are characterized by their rigid symmetry—think windows and front doors evenly lined up and spaced, with rows of windows breaking up a flat façade.Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ben Stiller directs six of those entries (notably, the first and final three) with an unsettling symmetry; balancing and unbalancing compositions in order to undercut the inherent comforts of routine and uniformity.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
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However, Federal Reserve offices will be closed in accordance with Biden’s executive order.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Taken in accordance with instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 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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Career highlights include: Negotiated the landmark Camp David peace accords between Israel and Egypt.Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2024
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Highlights of his career in politics and philanthropy include: Negotiated the Camp David peace accords between Israel and Egypt.Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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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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Meanwhile, the proportion of seniors aged 65 or older is forecast to rise from 30 to 40 percent by that year.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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That means the number of lawsuits involving mental health issues claims was far out of proportion, and indicates a much higher denial rate for them.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
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Learning how to ask for the appropriate level of direction that will meet that expectation without upsetting the task-giver can be a delicate balance.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 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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“Consonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonance. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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