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
That isn’t congruent with the two other teams under the Trackhouse umbrella in 2025.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
The timing of this boom in fragrance media and enthusiasts is congruent with that of the fragrance category itself, which has soared in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The Fed generally adjusts its benchmark lending rate up or down by a quarter point, but the size of each rate adjustment is congruent with the economic reality at that moment.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
The requirement that executive orders be congruent with the Constitution and established laws becomes critical as the body politic reacts to a president’s executive orders.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
The timing of this boom in fragrance media and enthusiasts is congruent with that of the fragrance category itself, which has soared in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The Fed generally adjusts its benchmark lending rate up or down by a quarter point, but the size of each rate adjustment is congruent with the economic reality at that moment.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
The requirement that executive orders be congruent with the Constitution and established laws becomes critical as the body politic reacts to a president’s executive orders.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruent
Adjective
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Together, these systems can deliver more consistent and efficient renewable energy production.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Per the study, the female life expectancy advantage is only consistent in mammals, whereas in birds, amphibians and insects, males tend to live longer.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The heirloom-worthy piece has a textured matte interior that helps with browning, and the exterior base is smooth and compatible with all stoves.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Grappler would require upgrading the department's fleet of vehicles for use, as the current vehicles are not compatible, Sarnow said.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Congruent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruent. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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