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 Engelbert said the investment, which will cost tens of millions of dollars, is intended to create more consistency, efficiency and transparency. Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Pairing the outing with another small routine, like grabbing coffee first, helps consistency stick. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 If sauce is thick, add a few splashes of water to loosen to the consistency of ketchup. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 Tending to a garden takes resilience and consistency — both of which Young The Giant demonstrates through an era of rebirth and pushes listeners to practice. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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