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
The key is consistency and patience.
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Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
The Cubs need more consistency from their lineup, which has scuffled through their first nine games.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Such consistency has helped build the Newport Avenue restaurant loyal following that, at times, has blurred the lines between customer and community.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Because medical foods do not require extensive clinical trials or FDA approval, manufacturers could innovate more rapidly, changing flavors, consistency, and protein sources to improve taste and patient adherence.
—Heather Gatcombe, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
The Cubs need more consistency from their lineup, which has scuffled through their first nine games.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Such consistency has helped build the Newport Avenue restaurant loyal following that, at times, has blurred the lines between customer and community.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Because medical foods do not require extensive clinical trials or FDA approval, manufacturers could innovate more rapidly, changing flavors, consistency, and protein sources to improve taste and patient adherence.
—Heather Gatcombe, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consistency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistency
consistence
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The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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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
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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