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consistency

noun

kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē

Definition of consistency

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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 There is a strong sense of product and of consistency across the collections. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 Most of it comes out of the ground with the consistency of cold peanut butter. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The problem begins when consistency leaves no room for angularity or judgment. — Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The records also did not establish the exact supplement, dose, duration or consistency of use. — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 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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