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
The Phillips Curve was seized upon by many in the United States as a reliable new guide to fiscal policy, congruent with established and widely accepted Keynesian theory.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Government funding of politically congruent nonprofits is an integral part of the Democratic approach to power.
—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
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Government funding of politically congruent nonprofits is an integral part of the Democratic approach to power.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruent
Adjective
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That’s it; those options represent the full suite of possibilities that are consistent with dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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While early findings noted injuries consistent with a fall, the San Bernardino County Coroner later ruled her death a homicide.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And a number of companies are also making hearing aids and earbuds that are compatible with Auracast.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Customers with compatible devices can text emergency services through satellite.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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 31 Jan. 2026.
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