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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Nolan Smith’s Monday return from injured reserve, paired with Phillips’ debut, created a consistent threat the 2025 Eagles hadn’t yet fielded.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Maintaining consistent sleep and wake schedules—even on weekends—is cornerstone of behavioral sleep therapy.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Vehicles equipped with compatible receivers can draw this power while driving.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Most providers include or sell a compatible modem/router.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 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 19 Nov. 2025.
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