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unity

noun

ˈyü-nə-tē

Definition of unity

as in symmetry

a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts there's an aesthetic unity to the sculpture garden that makes it an ideal spot for quiet relaxing

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Recent Examples of unity Meanwhile, Dearborn residents Mohammed Hijazi and Stephanie Butler called for unity and condemned any hate speech. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The move from an architect of Ukraine’s drone program is a remarkably direct challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s authority and may test Ukrainian unity. — David L. Stern, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 Nikki Fried, chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, at a post-election unity event Wednesday in Little Havana acknowledged that there are disagreements over the state’s future and how to get there. — Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 By some measures, there is today comparably more unity even against a less urgent threat. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unity

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And from a design standpoint, the trust said that the project will dwarf the main residence of the White House, at 55,000 square feet, while disrupting to symmetry of the structure and the surrounding buildings.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Google also removed the temperature sensor from the camera bar to create more symmetry on the back—and to make space for HiLight.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of symmetry

Noun

Cook noted there needs to be a healthy harmony between being by yourself and being with other people.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Haircut 100 is a band that many fans have lost touch with, providing a thrilling reminder of the peppy harmonies that helped define one of the finest eras of British pop.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
One survey suggests ‘productivity theater’ is widespread in workplaces today, with a majority of employees, and an even higher proportion of more managers, doing exactly this.

— Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of proportion

Noun

By 1988, when Phantom debuted on Broadway, the Reagan-era consumer culture and flashy opulence were on their way out, so the ornate, maximalist sets and the lush orchestrations felt off-key to reviewers.

— Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2026
Privy brought programmable wallets and Bridge brought stablecoin orchestration.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of orchestration

Noun

Tokayev, who has sought to maintain a delicate balance between Moscow and the West since sanctions were imposed on Russia over the war in Ukraine, has justified the changes by citing the need for rapid decision-making in a fast-changing world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
For members who fall above that income range, HAAM offers a more limited subsidy, covering 50% of their premium balances.

— Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

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