orchestration

noun

ˌȯr-kə-ˈstrā-shən How to pronounce orchestration (audio)
Definition of orchestrationnext
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts the trade representatives are working towards an orchestration of the two countries' often competing economic interests

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Recent Examples of orchestration The orchestration and harnesses for those models are at least as important. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026 The show won eight Tony Awards, including two for Sheik, for the score — shared with the musical’s book and lyrics writer, Steven Sater — and for orchestrations. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 Spring Awakening, based on the 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind about teenagers discovering their sexuality, won Tonys for best orchestration, best original score and best musical and a Grammy for best musical theater album. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 Sheik won best orchestrations and best original musical score. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orchestration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestration
  1. symmetry
  2. harmony
  3. proportion
  4. correlation
  5. balance
  6. symphony
Noun
  • Time-reversal symmetry means that a physical system should behave the same way whether time runs forward or backward.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The starting point to incorporate his art was the brand’s shield, which reminded Hirst of a butterfly with its single line of symmetry.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetry
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  • Making a hit record wasn't all harmony for Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Teams, corporate sponsors and the city of Los Angeles welcomed in the world, producing large crowds and kumbaya moments — with fans of opposing teams partying side-by-side in (relative) peace and harmony.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • Seven in 10 employees say promotions go to those who best deserve them, nearly twice the proportion at a typical European workplace.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • However, only one of us has legally ended the lives of a sizable proportion of them.
    — Dr. Jacob Appel, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of proportion
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  • And, sure there’s a difference between causal and correlation.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
  • While correlation can never be confused with causation, major wealth creation events have historically been accompanied by significant increases in philanthropic activity.
    — Joe Crome, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of correlation
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  • When pushed or kicked, RP1 rapidly adjusted its posture and recovered its balance.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • BofA found that median deposit balances for betting households in 2026 were just 59% of those of non-betting households.
    — Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • This is the one who shows up, locked and loaded and ready for duty, in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Digger, one bumpy ride of a satire slash symphony-of-burning-Rome-fiddlers.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
  • For more than a half-century, the multivenue complex has featured world-class symphonies, operas, dance and theater performances, along with education programs.
    — E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of symphony

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“Orchestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestration. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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