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 Before this season, Miller had struggled to find defensive consistency in 2024-25, particularly when playing alongside then-captain Jacob Trouba early in the year. Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 June 2026 At a time when much of the Scotch industry prioritized consistency and tradition above all else, Bruichladdich embraced experimentation, transparency, terroir, and storytelling. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Still, Wacha has been a model of consistency for the Royals. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026 While newer luxury hotels in the city may feel more design-forward, Regent’s consistency, location, and value proposition still keep it among the best the city has to offer, especially at its price-point. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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