Definition of congruencynext

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Recent Examples of congruency In 2026, coaching and development work demands congruency between intellectual brilliance, intuitive wisdom and intentional action. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026 The two goals don’t always exist in a state of congruency. — Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 In congruency with the Power of Women events that Variety hosts in Los Angeles and New York, the Nashville honorees will highlight a charity of their choice and Variety will make a donation as a part of the event. — Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Feedback enriches this process, and by aligning patterns with outcomes, congruency between aspirations and action is achieved. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Furthermore, congruency between words and actions allows partners to experience peace while apart. — WIRED, 26 Nov. 2022 This effect might be due to a transient illusionary intersensory perceptual congruency of visual, tactile and pruriceptive signals. — Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruency
Noun
  • The flight was successful and went in accordance with the flight mission requirements.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Russian authorities reject criticism of their electoral processes and insist elections are held in accordance with the law.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The two leaders have made a show of working to preserve harmony, but there were no major breakthroughs this week on issues such as trade or the safety of artificial intelligence.
    — MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Although it was teased at the crown, the hairstyle was characterized by a softer, more youthful harmony.
    — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • While the exit could be multi-factorial, what is known is that congruence isn't judged in a single moment.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Particularly in gender-affirming care, however, reduction of the laryngeal prominence can improve psychological well-being and body congruence for some patients.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026

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“Congruency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruency. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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