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
Getting to the root of the problem The results are consistent with what other studies have found, says Peter Catcheside, a sleep and respiratory physiologist at Flinders University in Australia who was not involved in the work.
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Weeks after Kansas lawmakers passed a bill prohibiting transgender individuals from using restrooms and changing rooms consistent with their gender identity, Missouri lawmakers are pursuing their own version of the legislation.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
And Minnesota’s young players haven’t developed at the rate needed to be consistent impact contributors.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Florida Power & Light Company has spent decades partnering with nonprofits, seeing firsthand how consistent volunteer engagement strengthens programs and critical services.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Weeks after Kansas lawmakers passed a bill prohibiting transgender individuals from using restrooms and changing rooms consistent with their gender identity, Missouri lawmakers are pursuing their own version of the legislation.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
And Minnesota’s young players haven’t developed at the rate needed to be consistent impact contributors.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Florida Power & Light Company has spent decades partnering with nonprofits, seeing firsthand how consistent volunteer engagement strengthens programs and critical services.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistent
Adjective
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The headphones are compatible with iOS and come with extra features.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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The glasses are compatible with PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, as well as most smartphones, tablets, and computers.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That is why Pärt’s music in English, with its many single-syllable words, consonant clusters and diphthongs, sounds one way.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maria Grazia Chiuri delivered her first show for Fendi with a clear statement, highlighting exceptional craftsmanship, strong wearability, and a coherent vision rooted in Roman heritage with a modern edge.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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For instance, the visual cortex uses sounds to predict what the eyes will see, and the brain combines information from all senses to create a coherent multisensory experience of the world.—
Sachin Rawat,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Consistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistent. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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