as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
a theory congruent with the known facts of the case
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Recent Examples of congruent
But for those of us who love love — who can clock not just the subtle rhythms of the genre but also the personal rhythms of a couple sharing an honest, congruent, life-altering experience — the details matter.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
All are or more or less congruent with Shelley’s masterwork.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Leaders who sustain impact over decades are those who conserve their energy (ME), build resilient teams (WE), and stay congruent with their purpose (WORLD).
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Government funding of politically congruent nonprofits is an integral part of the Democratic approach to power.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
All are or more or less congruent with Shelley’s masterwork.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Leaders who sustain impact over decades are those who conserve their energy (ME), build resilient teams (WE), and stay congruent with their purpose (WORLD).
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Government funding of politically congruent nonprofits is an integral part of the Democratic approach to power.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruent
Adjective
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Bugenhagen notes that this allows for consistent involvement throughout each stage of the process, from initial consultation to post-date feedback.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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In addition to the three passengers who died earlier in the cruise, five other people are thought to have symptoms consistent with an outbreak of hantavirus.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The mobile app is compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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Some games aren't compatible, but that's an extremely short list that's becoming shorter by the day as patches are released for the few games with compatibility hiccups.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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That is why Pärt’s music in English, with its many single-syllable words, consonant clusters and diphthongs, sounds one way.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Congruent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruent. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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