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
Fractures that are out of place, shortened, or do not have a congruent joint surface usually need surgery to help prevent persistent pain, loss of motion and the development of arthritis.
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Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 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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Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 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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Kim said the early deficit was consistent with what campaign organizers expected.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Brock sets sights on first title since 2008 A move to Class 4A in the last UIL realignment cycle hasn’t stopped Brock baseball from being a consistent powerhouse.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s impressive, not just for the peak memory allowance but also for how much those compatible modules will cost nowadays.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The Matter-compatible lamp is the cheaper version of the Floor Lamp 3 and isn’t as bright at 1,400 lumens.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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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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“Congruent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruent. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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