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
The buzzwords on this team are consistency and inconsistency.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Add some consistency to his swing and his phone might ring.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Composed of 100% long-staple cotton, Brooklinen’s classic percale duvet set has a cool and breathable consistency that works year-round.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
Add the dill, sour cream and buttermilk as needed to obtain a good consistency (dressing should not be too thick).
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Add some consistency to his swing and his phone might ring.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Composed of 100% long-staple cotton, Brooklinen’s classic percale duvet set has a cool and breathable consistency that works year-round.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
Add the dill, sour cream and buttermilk as needed to obtain a good consistency (dressing should not be too thick).
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for consistency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistency
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
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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
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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