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 From the packaging to the product's consistency, the whole process feels elevated—more comparable to a fun-to-use new skin care product than a standard conditioner. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026 Major academic databases were searched for relevant studies published up to April 2025, and two independent reviewers assessed study quality and reanalyzed the data to ensure consistency. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 The uniform draping creates visual consistency that can pull a room together. Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 Quinonez’s consistency throughout the NCAA Tournament came as a pleasant surprise to coach Geno Auriemma. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consistency
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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
  • 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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