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 plot moves in accordance with how characters evolve in their relationships — and Hal’s actions often inform the drama’s larger crises.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In Germany, teams are run in accordance with what is known as the 50+1 rule.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Singapore maintains strict rules on the public display of foreign flags and emblems without a permit, framing the laws as necessary to protect the country’s racial and religious harmony.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Charming Venus in Libra will also bring harmony to your friendships and community, supporting opportunistic introductions and meet-cutes.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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