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
Exxon’s projections were found to be consistent with the broader scientific consensus on climate change, Harvard researchers found.
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Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The report said that conditions are no longer stable, with open trade, predictable regulation, inexpensive capital, and consistent labor markets all shifting simultaneously, redefining how CEOs and senior executives have to lead their organizations.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
One of the most consistent historical indicators of good recruiting years for the military is a struggling economy.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Early has been remarkably consistent to start his career.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The report said that conditions are no longer stable, with open trade, predictable regulation, inexpensive capital, and consistent labor markets all shifting simultaneously, redefining how CEOs and senior executives have to lead their organizations.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
One of the most consistent historical indicators of good recruiting years for the military is a struggling economy.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Early has been remarkably consistent to start his career.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistent
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His team found that this Omnistealer was compatible with more than 60 cryptocurrency wallet extensions, including MetaMask and Coinbase; more than 10 password managers, including LastPass; more than 10 web browsers, including Chrome and Firefox; and cloud storage services like Google Drive.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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How to find AirDrop on Android On compatible Galaxy and Pixel phones, AirDrop takes its place in the standard Quick Share panel for Android, which has long been used for file and data transfers.—
David Nield,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
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When people engage in meaning-making – reflecting on their experiences and incorporating them into a coherent life narrative – brain networks associated with emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility become more active.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Not a new one every year, but a coherent, sustained commitment to supporting and educating student in every zip code.—
Opinion Staff,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Consistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistent. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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