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
Its consistency holds strong across urban and rural areas alike.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
While novelty is important, consistency is also seen as key, with buyers keen to monitor young brands’ progression season after season.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
In combination with the eggs, whole milk gives pastry cream the necessary dairy fat to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Even without Allar, the offense still could find some functionality if the big fellas up front (including Shelton) play with more consistency.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
While novelty is important, consistency is also seen as key, with buyers keen to monitor young brands’ progression season after season.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
In combination with the eggs, whole milk gives pastry cream the necessary dairy fat to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Even without Allar, the offense still could find some functionality if the big fellas up front (including Shelton) play with more consistency.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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 15 Oct. 2025.
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