How to Use symmetry in a Sentence

symmetry

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  • The building has perfect symmetry.
  • In this space, the windows frame a piece of art and the bed and help create a sense of symmetry.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The symmetry between the brick patio and the clay tiles sets the foundation.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Maybe do one at the beginning and the other at the end, for symmetry’s sake?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Like mono-print rooms, the visual symmetry was a large draw.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The symmetry made sense: Both are grand but concise (i.e., 30 minutes or so) and both draw text from the Bible.
    — Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023
  • In a bit of symmetry, Belichick’s bunch will head to Cleveland next week to face Brissett and the Browns.
    — Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Oct. 2022
  • There’s a certain beautiful symmetry to the laws of physics in the universe.
    — Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 1 June 2022
  • Lau then picked the board up, feeling its weight in his hands and eyeing the shape to determine its symmetry.
    — Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The first part of the study found that men with T.gondii had higher facial symmetry than non-infected males.
    — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Cornish considered symmetry along the line formed by two points, with the sun and Earth on either side.
    — Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Sinister Strange’s line was just there as a bit of symmetry.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2022
  • What hurts is the winking symmetry between her hand and the other woman’s.
    — Tobi Haslett, Harper's Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
  • About half the star was sucked in, and the other half of the star was powerfully blown out, away from the black hole, and in a spherical symmetry, no less.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 14 July 2022
  • But if Matt worked to come up with something sleeker, with more symmetry and impact, Davis would fund a line of shirts.
    — Nick Keppler, Washington Post, 18 May 2022
  • The bank project drew attention for its symmetries and also for the ebullient, large-scale sculpture by Harry Bertoia at the heart of the plaza.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2023
  • When news of Hawkins’s death spread late Friday night, many noticed a brutal new symmetry in Grohl’s life.
    — Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2022
  • Use blue painter’s tape to hold the stencil in place, Ladd says, and start in the middle of the wall, then work your way out on either side to ensure symmetry and even spacing.
    — Kristin Luna, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The rowing poet, at 65, sees symmetry and balance, yin and yang, in her passions.
    — John Branch Adam Stoltman, New York Times, 14 July 2023
  • The misty mountains provide elegant symmetry with the rocky coastline and crashing waves that close the film.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022
  • Even the detail and symmetry of the vertical window pane tracing down to the cushions of the sofa is soothing.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 26 June 2023
  • Saddened by the loss of life, Cameron was taken aback by the symmetry between what happened in 1912 and what unfolded a few days ago.
    — Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 23 June 2023
  • At the center of it all is a deltoid-shaped bridge that contributes to the overall sense of harmony and symmetry of the design.
    — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2022
  • This symmetry would clue readers in to an irony underlying the scene.
    — Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2023
  • But perhaps best of all, is the home’s symmetry, balance, and harmony.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 9 Mar. 2023
  • He was intrigued by the fact that snow crystals always seem to exhibit a six-fold symmetry.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 Dec. 2022
  • But in most cases, these interior designers would want there to be a pair of the plates with frames for symmetry.
    — Tribune News Service, al, 13 May 2022
  • Melissa Kaye takes the tennis bracelet up a notch or three with this graceful display of perfect symmetry.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Aim for symmetry: For a classic and balanced layout, center your bed on the wall with bedside tables and lamps on both sides.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2022
  • There’s just something about symmetry that makes my brain happy.
    — Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 26 Jan. 2024

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