1
as in symmetric
having the parts agreeably related
the congruous layout of the mansion's formal gardens conveys a sense of both grandeur and intimacy
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
when performing his official duties, the president must be dressed in clothes that are congruous with his high position
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Recent Examples of congruous
Hannah is a sustainability consultant and climate impact manager, which is congruous with an outdoor ethos and the culture around bike guiding.
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
On the pool deck, a minimalist railing acts as a congruous border to this backyard retreat.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 24 May 2023
Dripping noses, sneezes, and a stressful mission did not make for congruous relations with Mission Control.
—Ben Evans, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2023
Women organize into efficient and congruous guilds.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 16 June 2022
To speak of the Los Angeles riots, therefore, is to speak of dozens of events involving multiple cities and counties, an overlapping but not always congruous set of memories and perspectives that do not neatly map onto one another.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2022
And getting quantum computers to outlearn traditional machines means finding AI problems that boil down to mathematical operations congruous with quantum physics.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Feb. 2022
Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
On the pool deck, a minimalist railing acts as a congruous border to this backyard retreat.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 24 May 2023
Dripping noses, sneezes, and a stressful mission did not make for congruous relations with Mission Control.
—Ben Evans, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2023
Women organize into efficient and congruous guilds.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 16 June 2022
To speak of the Los Angeles riots, therefore, is to speak of dozens of events involving multiple cities and counties, an overlapping but not always congruous set of memories and perspectives that do not neatly map onto one another.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2022
And getting quantum computers to outlearn traditional machines means finding AI problems that boil down to mathematical operations congruous with quantum physics.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruous
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, the more vibrant color for color lasers is the most consistent difference between the two.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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As such, the signal was only visible for 160 milliseconds before the jet became symmetrical once again.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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When the eye looks symmetrical, that often means the storm is not encountering anything to weaken it.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The heirloom-worthy piece has a textured matte interior that helps with browning, and the exterior base is smooth and compatible with all stoves.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Grappler would require upgrading the department's fleet of vehicles for use, as the current vehicles are not compatible, Sarnow said.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Take a bite and experience a comforting wallop of warm spices, spicy ginger and smoky, perfectly balanced heat.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Since the plant is still actively growing, fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every two to four weeks.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 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
Adjective
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The harmonic effort has earned the SNL alumna an Emmy nomination, alongside song co-writers Greenbaum and Sean Douglas.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Aug. 2025
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His own timbre of a voice mixes well with his multiple harmonic partners and the various goofy turns he is tasked with implementing.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted in gold-toned bronze, its coloring is understated and elegant, allowing the designer to work with a more experimental shape.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Clunie Dining Room For a more elegant affair, there’s The Clunie Dining Room at The Fife Arms.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Venus entering Libra on the 13th supports harmonious relationships and creative collaborations.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Maintaining the correct proportion of excitation to inhibition is critical for keeping the brain healthy and harmonious.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Congruous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruous. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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