Definition of consistencynext
as in consistence
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream

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Recent Examples of consistency While our survey doesn’t show whether communication skills have declined over time, the consistency of these comments suggests that employers see this as a persistent challenge when hiring recent graduates. Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 Nike is planning to cut thousands of online distributors in China and reorganize its online presence to create consumer experiences of better consistency. Sean Conlon,chloe Taylor,lee Ying Shan,yun Li, CNBC, 21 July 2026 From an accuracy standpoint, Craig needs to find more consistency against FBS defenses, but showed flashes during the spring. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026 That reduces token consumption, improves consistency, and lowers cost per interaction. Sumeet Agrawal, Fortune, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consistency
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consistence
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  • 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

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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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