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 Rather than celebrating Tomlin’s consistency in the regular season, the conversation would almost certainly be centered around how the Steelers have nearly gone a decade without a playoff win. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 19 June 2025 Owners are encouraged to create routines that rely on consistency and positive reinforcement to help build trust and communication. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 What sets Qatar apart, in an industry where surprises often mean headaches, is consistency in service and an unwavering reliability. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025 Its irregular shape and curvilinear forms show the consistency of his design approach throughout his career. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 17 June 2025 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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