consistency

noun

con·sis·ten·cy kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē

plural consistencies

Synonyms of consistency next

: 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

: harmony of conduct or practice with profession

followed her own advice with consistency

: degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles

Boil the juice to the consistency of a thick syrup.

: firmness of constitution or character : persistency

… the rigid consistency with which he had adhered to its principles …—

Nathaniel Hawthorne

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.

Recent Examples on the Web They should be set to a chewy consistency when cool. —

Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023 Leonard and George played their 13th consecutive game together Wednesday, tying for their longest streak together as teammates — a rarity for a roster that has been devoid of continuity, and thus consistency, in their four previous seasons together. —

Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2023 Because of this consistency, the stolon does not have a separatedigestive tract. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2023 The key principles of effective resistance training are consistency, intensity, recovery, and progressive overload. —

Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 16 Nov. 2023 Coaching, by nature, entails continued conversation, but consistency is especially important when working with a defensive employee. —

Eugene Dilan, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 The Jaguars couldn’t anchor their blocks with consistency against tackle Javon Hargrave, who was too strong for converted tackle Walker Little. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2023 Its formula is super lightweight and blendable, going from a creamy consistency in a stick to a powder-like product as soon as it’s buffed into the skin. —

Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 12 Nov. 2023 Smash some of those beans and mix it back in for the proper consistency. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023 See More

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