consistency
noun
con·sis·ten·cy
kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē 
plural consistencies
1
a
: agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
The furnishings and decorations in all the rooms reflect a consistency of style.
specifically
: ability to be asserted together without contradiction
b
: harmony of conduct or practice with profession
followed her own advice with consistency
2
: degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles
Boil the juice to the consistency of a thick syrup.
3
a
: firmness of constitution or character : persistency
… the rigid consistency with which he had adhered to its principles …—
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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b
archaic
: condition of adhering together : firmness of material substance
Examples of consistency in a Sentence
His statements on this subject have lacked consistency.
Customers expect consistency in the quality of service they receive.
Practice will ensure greater consistency of performance.
The paints vary in consistency.
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Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025
This army of 265 cheese experts from all over the planet was tasked with wading through dairy concoctions of every shape, size, color and consistency in a large auditorium in the Swiss capital Bern.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
But the level of consistency has likely fallen short of what Broncos head coach and play-caller Sean Payton had hoped, although Payton acknowledged that Nix is not the sole reason the Broncos' offense has struggled.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
How to Safely Stack Protein Powder and Supplements There are still safe and effective ways to maintain your supplement routines while also taking protein powder—and consistency is more important than exact timing.
—Currie Engel, Health, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consistency
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consistency. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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consistency
noun
con·sis·ten·cy
kən-ˈsis-tən-sē
plural consistencies
1
: the degree of thickness, firmness, or stickiness
dough of the right consistency
2
: agreement or harmony between parts or elements
3
: a sticking with one way of thinking or acting
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