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
Many chains are finding that fewer stores are better, and have been shutting down locations to maintain quality and brand congruence.
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Vision is a tool for alignment, congruence, and focus.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
And if that sounds like a setup similar to DraftKings or FanDuel, users on social media Monday night found another congruence.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Worthy winners emerged, with significant congruence between the pro and consumer judges.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Vision is a tool for alignment, congruence, and focus.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
And if that sounds like a setup similar to DraftKings or FanDuel, users on social media Monday night found another congruence.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Worthy winners emerged, with significant congruence between the pro and consumer judges.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for congruence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruence
Noun
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Yes, doctors need specific reasons to justify orders written in accordance with rules made by the insurance industry.—
Mark Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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In practice, the remaining payments would most likely be handled in accordance to the probate and intestacy laws of a claimant’s state.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Ballet North Texas’s new show Winter Mix, a tribute to nature, harmony and classical grace, is set to premiere this week.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to the ancient texts, distress and diseases (like infertility) occur when our doshas—the body’s three basic constitutions—fall out of harmony.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Congruence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruence. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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