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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However, the number isn’t the only thing that’s significant, as the symmetry of these tiny indentations keeps balls moving in smooth patterns and prevents wobbling.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025 -
The real symmetry here lies in how little Ani’s life has changed from the start of the film to the finish.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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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
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Lukáš Dostál held the hosts in a battle that saw them out-shot nearly two to one, with that proportion being even more lopsided at points in the third period, by halting 28 pucks.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
15 Mar. 2025
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Cloudera Data Engineering handles large-scale data processing for analytics and AI applications, using a cloud-native service with Apache Spark and Airflow for orchestration, monitoring and troubleshooting.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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While spontaneity has its place, awards season is a months-long marathon that requires careful orchestration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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But First Step Act supporters portray the reforms as a delicate balance between fairness and public safety.—
Taylor Millard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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The molecules then freeze, forming dust grains and thus establishing a balance between depletion and replenishment.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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Big data excels at identifying correlations within existing datasets.—
Jay Patel,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Subsequent studies appeared to affirm the correlation, strengthening the belief among the general public about the benefits of red wine.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Consonancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonancy. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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