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
For one of those recipes, especially a baked good, to work properly, consistency is crucial.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Hayes has struggled to find any real scoring and shooting consistency, and his numbers over the years reflect that.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Can a dress have a consistency?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Jayden Maiava might be challenged by the inclement weather, but his consistency has become the centerpiece of the Trojans’ offense.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Hayes has struggled to find any real scoring and shooting consistency, and his numbers over the years reflect that.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Can a dress have a consistency?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Jayden Maiava might be challenged by the inclement weather, but his consistency has become the centerpiece of the Trojans’ offense.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistency
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
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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 Oct. 2025.
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