Definition of consistencenext
as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing the mixture should have the consistence of pancake batter

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Recent Examples of consistence These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025 The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017. Tom Rende, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Dallas could use consistence with its secondary and Brown’s contributions could be make or break. Dallas News, 18 July 2022 That reddish-brown substance, which is now about the consistence of cake batter, is turned into a rectangular hole in the ground lined with several layers of more used sheets. AZCentral.com, 17 Dec. 2020 Buckner’s eight tackles, sack, fumble recovery and forced fumble reflect his consistence dominance. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistence
consistency
Noun
  • The inspector still makes the final decision, but the system speeds up the review and helps maintain consistency between inspections.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • Humans set the strategy and creative direction while governance is built directly into the workflow—eliminating unnecessary review cycles without sacrificing brand consistency or compliance.
    Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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“Consistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistence. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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