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
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.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Partnering with Mira Despite the congruence between Riley’s story and Mira’s mission, the partnership evolved organically as Mira began to take notice of women athletes during the Olympics discussing their bodies, training, and performance.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 12 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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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Partnering with Mira Despite the congruence between Riley’s story and Mira’s mission, the partnership evolved organically as Mira began to take notice of women athletes during the Olympics discussing their bodies, training, and performance.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 12 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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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,
7 Aug. 2025
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The rhythm of the beat completely changes, and the rhythm of how the body has to move in accordance with that beat.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Crafting aesthetic mood boards is made for Libras, who value harmony, balance, and taste.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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The harmony and togetherness of the group has been at its highest.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Congruence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruence. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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