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In some senses, harmony is marked as slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
absolute, complete, perfect
reasonable, relative
The two roommates managed to maintain relative harmony despite their very different lifestyles.
domestic, political, racial, social
The two neighbors worked hard to maintain social harmony on their quiet street.
VERB + HARMONY
achieve
maintain, preserve
The family worked hard to preserve harmony during the difficult holiday gathering.
foster, promote
The new manager worked hard to foster harmony among the team members.
live in
PREP
in ~
The musicians performed beautifully in harmony during the concert last night.
~ between
The two nations worked to build harmony between their communities after years of conflict.
~ with
The new software works in harmony with our existing systems.
PHRASES
a sense of harmony
After the argument, the family gradually felt a sense of harmony return to their home.
ADJ
musical
five-part, four-part, etc.
The choir sang a beautiful three-part harmony that made everyone in the audience smile.
PREP
in ~
The two musicians played their instruments in harmony, creating a beautiful sound together.