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as in symmetrical
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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Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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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,
27 May 2026
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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
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But while the budget is technically balanced, its foundation is precarious.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Why Your Bones Change After 50 For most of your adult life, bone is in a state of constant, balanced turnover.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The 2,100-lb (953-kg) P21X checks in a few hundred pounds heavier than the P21 but is still quite lightweight and compatible with a variety of vehicles, including electrics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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To address this, the latest versions of Modaris and Gerber AccuMark are fully compatible, enabling fashion brands to work and co-develop with partners using other CAD systems.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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In the first etude, strings play on open strings, which creates a sense of harmonic healing by leaving nature well enough alone.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Humanoid robots built on harmonic drives, a type of gear system used to transmit torque with very high precision, often used in industrial robots, can weigh 150 to 200 pounds.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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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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Given its elegant design and everyday practicality, this breezy dress can go just about anywhere.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Its beautiful white flowers make for an elegant addition to any yard.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Never has the exhausting task of people-pleasing felt so welcome.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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My strength test results were less pleasing.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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“Congruous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruous. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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