as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
a decision accordant with previous policy regarding unpaid leave
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Recent Examples of accordant
There are images of births and deaths, hunting and gathering, projects and play, ruminative portraits of bellies and nipples and lips and eyes, communal huts lit ceremonially aflame, of shamanic rituals and the accordant visions.
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Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2023
Both were demoted on Sept. 7, 2021, accordant to court documents.
—Fox News, 10 Mar. 2022
To constrain the frequency of speech, the size or composition of an audience, the spread of any single speech act, or the life span of such posts is entirely accordant with the creative and technical underpinning of computational media.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2021
Bobay resigns Following the relocation and accordant resignation of Milpitas Unified School District Board of Education, resigned earlier this month in anticipation of his moving to Texas.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 19 July 2019
And accordant with the band's two previous LPs -- carrying a noticeable progression in both songwriting and production from their 2011 debut, First Born -- DISPOSE is the band's most polished and cohesive work to date.
—Brian Leak, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2018
Prayers without accordant action are silent lies told to oneself, heard by no God, amounting to nothing.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2018
Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2023
Both were demoted on Sept. 7, 2021, accordant to court documents.
—Fox News, 10 Mar. 2022
To constrain the frequency of speech, the size or composition of an audience, the spread of any single speech act, or the life span of such posts is entirely accordant with the creative and technical underpinning of computational media.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2021
Bobay resigns Following the relocation and accordant resignation of Milpitas Unified School District Board of Education, resigned earlier this month in anticipation of his moving to Texas.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 19 July 2019
And accordant with the band's two previous LPs -- carrying a noticeable progression in both songwriting and production from their 2011 debut, First Born -- DISPOSE is the band's most polished and cohesive work to date.
—Brian Leak, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2018
Prayers without accordant action are silent lies told to oneself, heard by no God, amounting to nothing.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordant
Adjective
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Together, these systems can deliver more consistent and efficient renewable energy production.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Per the study, the female life expectancy advantage is only consistent in mammals, whereas in birds, amphibians and insects, males tend to live longer.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The heirloom-worthy piece has a textured matte interior that helps with browning, and the exterior base is smooth and compatible with all stoves.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Grappler would require upgrading the department's fleet of vehicles for use, as the current vehicles are not compatible, Sarnow said.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 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
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“Accordant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordant. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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