as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
he consistently brings a sandwich for lunch
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Recent Examples of consistently
During a debate on April 28 hosted by CBS, candidates discussed everything from health care to the Golden State’s home insurance crisis and consistently took jabs at one another.
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The report said policymakers could also help by strengthening access to affordable housing, transportation, child care and other social supports that can affect whether people are able to consistently seek treatment.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Mitchell consistently held the worst attendance rate of anybody on council since at least 2015, according to meeting minutes.
—Nick Sullivan
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Brad Hall were performing in a show in Chicago that was consistently selling out.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The pilot consistently achieved 99 percent accuracy compared to manual sorting rates, which were 89 and 72 percent for each of the brands.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
If protein intake is consistently too low, collagen production may slow down.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Vineyard Wind lowered electricity prices this past winter by competing in wholesale electricity markets, consistently offering lower prices than other sources of electricity.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The Dolphins, viewed as contenders entering past recent seasons, were consistently getting a handful of national stand-alone games.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The report said policymakers could also help by strengthening access to affordable housing, transportation, child care and other social supports that can affect whether people are able to consistently seek treatment.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Mitchell consistently held the worst attendance rate of anybody on council since at least 2015, according to meeting minutes.
—Nick Sullivan
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Brad Hall were performing in a show in Chicago that was consistently selling out.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The pilot consistently achieved 99 percent accuracy compared to manual sorting rates, which were 89 and 72 percent for each of the brands.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
If protein intake is consistently too low, collagen production may slow down.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Vineyard Wind lowered electricity prices this past winter by competing in wholesale electricity markets, consistently offering lower prices than other sources of electricity.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The Dolphins, viewed as contenders entering past recent seasons, were consistently getting a handful of national stand-alone games.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistently
Adverb
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Stir in the butter until melted, add the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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There was always a good chance Mahomes would be ready for the team’s season opener, and the Chiefs provided an update recently saying Mahomes may be ready for training camp.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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While El Niño doesn’t always perform as expected for Southern California, some experts still find value in using its arrival as a scene-setter for potential weather impacts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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His athleticism and measurables project him to be an intriguing 3-and-D prospect, which is an element the Heat continually have valued.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The space behind the midfield is continually flooded, with movement from Barcelona’s creative midfielders leaving Bellingham and Tchouameni with too many runs to track.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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That invariably served to clear the room.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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For audiences, the echo chamber that develops in the villas can seem debilitating to a possible reconciliation, but Walberg says that there are invariably a few authentic souls whose support is sincere rather than a tactic to get them into mischief.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Consistently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistently. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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