CONSISTENT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

consistent

adjective

kən-ˈsi-stənt

Definition of consistent

as in compatible

not having or showing any apparent conflict the clothes you wear to work must be consistent with the company's dress code

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Recent Examples of consistent Nico Elvedi has swiftly looked very dependable as one of the team’s three centre-backs, while James Justin proved to be one of the team’s most consistent players across the defence last season. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Shopping for denim can be challenging, but Hand said Untuckit’s consistent sizing and fit can help alleviate some of the guesswork. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 When this structure is in place, execution becomes more consistent and scalable. — Mike Vietri, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 This is a long-term opportunity with consistent, high-volume work. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consistent

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The monitor is compatible with a variety of different visual technologies, including NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, which further enhances visuals and eliminates screen-tearing.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
While the camera is reportedly compatible with cards up to 128GB, online reviews noted that with the larger SD cards, the camera seems to overheat and wouldn't function as well.

— Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of compatible

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The film’s treatment of Odysseus’s lies, too, seems consonant with the Ten Commandments instead of Homer’s moral worldview.

— Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

Definition of consonant

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What remains particularly valuable is the integration of code, visual standards, accessibility, content and interaction into a coherent model of how an organization behaves.

— Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Canada and Mexico will need to make a more coherent and concerted effort to join these campaigns—and the United States will need to work much harder to invite them along.

— Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

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