as in compatible
not having or showing any apparent conflict
the clothes you wear to work must be consistent with the company's dress code
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Recent Examples of consistent
Basil likes consistent moisture.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Once those fans have a consistent place to watch, the content itself attracts newcomers.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
According to the National Retail Federation, nearly three-quarters of consumers (73%) plan to celebrate the holiday, consistent with last year’s 72%.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Sones also found a gray hooded sweatshirt consistent with the sweatshirt worn by the second suspect on the recording.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Once those fans have a consistent place to watch, the content itself attracts newcomers.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
According to the National Retail Federation, nearly three-quarters of consumers (73%) plan to celebrate the holiday, consistent with last year’s 72%.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Sones also found a gray hooded sweatshirt consistent with the sweatshirt worn by the second suspect on the recording.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistent
Adjective
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The 4th gen is also the most compatible Google Nest to date.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The unit is compatible with both household outlets and AC car chargers.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That is why Pärt’s music in English, with its many single-syllable words, consonant clusters and diphthongs, sounds one way.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Underwater performance inevitably loses some detail compared to traditional in-ear options, but the audio remains steady and coherent – ideal for pacing laps or long sessions where awareness and waterproofing matter more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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The organization has deeper roots in the Palestinian Territories, an ideological foundation similar to that of Hamas, coherent leadership, and—crucially—the sustained backing of Iran.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Consistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistent. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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