Definition of consistencynext
as in consistence
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream

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Recent Examples of consistency The players had no complaints, but some lineup consistency needs to be on the Hawks’ to-do list. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 Finding success on social media seems to be part luck, consistency and finding a niche. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026 Removing moisture from both the yogurt and the cucumber is what gives this dip its signature consistency—starting the process a day in advance is highly recommended. Georgina Hayden, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026 Celery’s crisp consistency adds dimension. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for consistency
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consistence
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  • The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
  • These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025

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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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