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
Government funding of politically congruent nonprofits is an integral part of the Democratic approach to power.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
That isn’t congruent with the two other teams under the Trackhouse umbrella in 2025.
—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
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
That isn’t congruent with the two other teams under the Trackhouse umbrella in 2025.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruent
Adjective
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The veteran hurler was one of the team's most consistent pitchers this season and helped lead the team to the playoffs for the first time since 2021.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The accounts, reviewed by Fox News Digital, display an identical profile picture, consistent with the image cited in the affidavit.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Each sleeve includes 10 pods that are compatible with Vertuo machines.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Next, make an initial deposit with a compatible payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 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 5 Nov. 2025.
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