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 Bringing Services Closer to Manufacturing Traditional labeling and product identification remain essential to global apparel manufacturing, providing the consistency, quality and scale that brands require across complex sourcing networks. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Unlike general-purpose image generators, IllustratorMagic is designed to maintain character consistency throughout a book. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026 Research has found that prunes can improve stool frequency and consistency in adults with constipation. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026 AngelAi’s architecture is intended to make that consistency measurable. — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

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