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 Aquaphor Moisturizing Face and Body Cream Review As its name suggests, the Aquaphor Moisturizing Face and Body Cream is a bit thicker, thanks to its creamy consistency. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026 Fedde had been searching for consistency since moving to the bullpen at the beginning of the month. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Tone, frequency, content and consistency all play a role in steady communication. Ray Larney, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 For starters, the new version has a thinner texture with a much more fluid consistency than its viscous predecessor. Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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