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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
Studies show that subjects respond more quickly when the word and the image are congruous—that is, if both are pleasant or unpleasant.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2012
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
These capabilities may have served those departments well in the moment, but not in a congruous way with other parts of the organization.
—Omri Kohl, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021
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
Studies show that subjects respond more quickly when the word and the image are congruous—that is, if both are pleasant or unpleasant.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2012
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
These capabilities may have served those departments well in the moment, but not in a congruous way with other parts of the organization.
—Omri Kohl, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruous
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The defense says the injuries O'Keefe suffered were more consistent with a dog attack or beating inside the home.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tesla’s first quarter earnings decline is consistent with the possibility that the company is losing its competitive advantage.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The layout of the property feels undeniably symmetrical from the sleek white marble walkway paths to the lush green Zen gardens (created by landscape architect Karl Princic) that blanket the property.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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In a similar pattern like chevrons, the effect is symmetrical, suggesting balance.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Moto Watch Fit: One More Thing Motorola also showed off its new Moto Watch Fit smartwatch, which is compatible with all Android phones but doesn't appear to run Wear OS.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to Google, all devices with at least 2GB of RAM and running Android 10 or later are compatible with Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With his speed, vision and run strength, the former Tar Heel brings a balanced mix of athleticism and physicality at contact.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Add the Sonos Ace headphones to your aural arsenal for $100 less and surround your ears with lush, balanced audio and whisper-quiet ANC to hush bothersome background banter.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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China remains a far cry from having the sort of labor unions and collective bargaining that are taken for granted elsewhere, but, as Steinfeld correctly argues, Chinese labor practices are moving away from their revolutionary roots and are increasingly consonant with Western standards.—
Simon Tay,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2010
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Where the republic’s hypocrisy fed its fatal weakness, corruption, the Taliban’s unabashed brutality was consonant with the movement’s strength, its unity.—
Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
22 May 2024
Adjective
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By using these recycled devices—including pulse oximeters, harmonic scalpels and EP catheters—health systems across the globe reduced CO2 emissions by 115,382,133 pounds last year.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Everybody in the band understands what the harmonic structure of each tune is, what the chords are, the melody and dynamic of the song.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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With elegant interiors, a stunning outdoor patio, and a nod to the artistic and culinary traditions of the Côte d'Azur, Claudie invites guests to indulge in the magic of the South of France with every visit.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The food, elegant and plated with conviction, has shades of both French and Italian influences, and the wine list is among the best in the Queen City.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This Winter Edition is a harmonious blend of Speyside single malts, including contributions from renowned distilleries such as Macallan, Mortlach and Glenrothes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Seamlessly blend the indoor and outdoor living areas Harmonious materials between the indoor and outdoor space creates a harmonious connection.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Congruous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruous. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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