consonancy

noun

ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nən(t)-sē How to pronounce consonancy (audio)
Definition of consonancynext
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts what makes Citizen Kane so great is the consonancy between its larger-than-life subject and its bravura style

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  1. symmetry
  2. proportion
  3. orchestration
  4. balance
  5. harmony
  6. correlation
Noun
  • Household items such as rugs and lamps, which themselves can be appreciated for their geometric order and symmetry, are placed in the gallery areas not as remote museum pieces but in some semblance of their practical uses.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Prince William Poses with King Frederik of Denmark as the Countries Face Off in Soccer: 'May the Best Team Win' There’s a symmetry to William’s love of Aston Villa and this year: He was born in 1982 when Villa coincidentally last won Europe's most prestigious club trophy, the European Cup.
    — Simon Perry, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Knowing the proportion of massive stars to star explosions can help astronomers detect gravitational waves and other phenomena related to collapsing stars.
    — David Bressan, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • While that survey of online officers found a tiny decline in the proportion of universities charging more for online than in-person classes, the drop was statistically insignificant, however.
    — Jon Marcus, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • The model must incorporate this complex orchestration of virtual man and machine based on understanding how the Locus System optimizes task allocation.
    — Steve Banker, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Anderson makes that suspension of disbelief easy enough, however, through skillful orchestration of atmospheric and action-ful eye candy.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of orchestration
Noun
  • Balancing Acts: Motherhood, Leadership and Finding Joy When asked about creating balance in her demanding role, Hopkin is refreshingly candid.
    — Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The molecules then freeze, forming dust grains and thus establishing a balance between depletion and replenishment.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of balance
Noun
  • The full moon phase is a symbol of culmination and completion, and in this particular case, around themes of fairness, compromise and emotional harmony.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Very well made with notable harmony, enjoy this with roast chicken, duck, and seafood such as tuna or salmon (just like Pinot Noir) over the next 3-5 years.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • Big data excels at identifying correlations within existing datasets.
    — Jay Patel, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Like many varieties of food dyes, there has been some correlation to tumors and cancer cells, according to a study from the Center for Science in Public Interest.
    — Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of correlation
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