as in accordance
a state of consistency
little apparent congruence between her professed concern for the poor and her own extravagant lifestyle
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Recent Examples of congruence
Similarly, at least for the time being, Orozco’s congruence of store and gallery, of universal commodity and of global sculpture, emptied even of the most residual forms of tactility, has remained relatively illegible.
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Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Still, Kelce has defended the play because of its congruence with the physical nature of football, of someone’s will against another’s for the smallest margins of soil.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Scarce are the smaller programs that repeatedly reach the NCAA Tournament due to years of congruence, as bidding wars tend to split them up.
—Seattle Times, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Mills, in congruence with the Maine Principals’ Association, argues that Trump’s executive order conflicts with Maine’s current Human Rights law.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Still, Kelce has defended the play because of its congruence with the physical nature of football, of someone’s will against another’s for the smallest margins of soil.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Scarce are the smaller programs that repeatedly reach the NCAA Tournament due to years of congruence, as bidding wars tend to split them up.
—Seattle Times, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Mills, in congruence with the Maine Principals’ Association, argues that Trump’s executive order conflicts with Maine’s current Human Rights law.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruence
Noun
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Advertisement In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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What sets us apart is this harmony of realness and refinement, where tradition meets sophistication, and where every visit feels like both an indulgence and a homecoming.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Andante cantabile offers benevolence tinged with shadow, its harmonies turning suddenly ominous.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Congruence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruence. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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