Definition of congruitynext

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Recent Examples of congruity Irony involves incongruity, while tragicomedy is about possible congruity—not mutual erasure but the capacity for the tragic and comic to coexist. Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026 There’s always been a nice congruity between watching movies with an audience in a cinema and the entire world coming together, gathering around TV sets, to honor the best of those films at the Oscars. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026 With three new offensive lineman joining center Aaron Brewer and tackle Austin Jackson, the importance of congruity cannot be understated. Miami Herald, 21 July 2025 Uncanny forms—semi-organic shapes, with stray kinks and curves hammered flat—assumed an unlikely congruity. Raffi Khatchadourian, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022 Women still have to work harder to overcome role-congruity bias. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes, 12 June 2021 Fortunately, that lack of congruity didn’t detract from superb upper fit and security for most testers. Adam Chase, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2021 Create congruity between your spending and giving and your values. Ross Levin, Star Tribune, 14 Nov. 2020 This should have been an experience of affirmation and tangible progression towards physical congruity to my truest self but instead was fraught with anxiety — the treatments weren’t working. Trésor Prijs, Teen Vogue, 1 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruity
Noun
  • The system has similarities to offensive coordinator Craig Stutzmann’s Spread-and-Shred offense, giving Weaver familiarity with a pass-heavy scheme built around timing and reads.
    Haddy Barghouti, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The July 31 Times story also included side-by-side examples of similarities between some of Arday’s work with that of other scholars.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The plot moves in accordance with how characters evolve in their relationships — and Hal’s actions often inform the drama’s larger crises.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In Germany, teams are run in accordance with what is known as the 50+1 rule.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • The hair and makeup teams emphasize Wilde’s resemblance to those old school maneaters while keeping her look cutting-edge.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • While Viking sagas mention rhythmic chants to aid oarsmen, the dramatic, coordinated movements seen today bear little resemblance to actual Viking rowing techniques.
    Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Singapore maintains strict rules on the public display of foreign flags and emblems without a permit, framing the laws as necessary to protect the country’s racial and religious harmony.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Charming Venus in Libra will also bring harmony to your friendships and community, supporting opportunistic introductions and meet-cutes.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Cinnamon and star anise contribute a warm, earthy spice, while the animalic leather accord adds even more richness, contrasting beautifully with the rest.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • All of Kalshi’s market odds on when a nuclear deal will happen are under 50% — with the exception of the parties reaching an accord before January 2029, the furthest out date out of any market.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Congruity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruity. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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