1
as in symmetrical
having the parts agreeably related
the temples and palaces of ancient Greece are among the most consonant buildings in architectural history
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
his gentle behavior is consonant with his expressed belief in pacifism
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Recent Examples of consonant
Where the republic’s hypocrisy fed its fatal weakness, corruption, the Taliban’s unabashed brutality was consonant with the movement’s strength, its unity.
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Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 22 May 2024
By age, regardless of the protests on college campuses, views on U.S. policy among adults aged 18-24 are largely consonant with those among all adults.
—Gary Langer, ABC News, 3 May 2024
Her harmonic language is largely consonant, owing something to John Adams perhaps in its drawing at liberty on all seven notes of the major scale, spotlighting some pitches in a rhythmically free idiom.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2023
These would then subside into subdued textures marked by consonant harmonies.
—Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2022
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Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 22 May 2024
By age, regardless of the protests on college campuses, views on U.S. policy among adults aged 18-24 are largely consonant with those among all adults.
—Gary Langer, ABC News, 3 May 2024
Her harmonic language is largely consonant, owing something to John Adams perhaps in its drawing at liberty on all seven notes of the major scale, spotlighting some pitches in a rhythmically free idiom.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2023
These would then subside into subdued textures marked by consonant harmonies.
—Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonant
Adjective
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Each has two bedrooms—the third tent’s second is a bunk room, while the other two are perfectly symmetrical in their king bed floor plans.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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For a seating area, consider chairs with Art Deco curves or upholstered in symmetrical geometric patterns.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cryopreserved embryos must remain at a consistent temperature, and transporting them, even under optimal conditions, introduces some risk, according to the lawsuit.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lock in a consistent schedule, even on weekends Going to bed and waking at the same time every day anchors your circadian rhythm.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The result is an apparent doubling of frequency—a bloom of second-harmonic content that the ear hears a bright octave above the fundamental.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Feb. 2026
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This fever pitch is the product of countless factors, a harmonic convergence of sorts catalyzed by our central location and abundance of state-of-the-art facilities, underscored by about $700 million invested locally in the last 15 years alone.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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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The flavors in the beef carpaccio antipasti with Pioppini mushrooms, green apple chunks, and celeriac were beautifully balanced.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Military cooperation between the two has remained constrained, and trade and investment flows are eclipsed by those with several Gulf states, as Beijing seeks to maintain balanced ties across the Middle East.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The classic circular design showcases preserved purple blooms with natural texture and a rustic yet elegant aesthetic that complements everything from French country to farmhouse decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The tiny shimmering beads are quintessentially bridal; elegant, but not overdone.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To further lean into the rural aesthetic, add wooden furnishings that highlight the intricacies of the natural grain.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The classic circular design showcases preserved purple blooms with natural texture and a rustic yet elegant aesthetic that complements everything from French country to farmhouse decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a lengthy and apologetic statement, Altman claimed that OpenAI was now altering the terms of its Pentagon deal to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI systems to surveil US citizens, exhibiting a degree of people-pleasing normally witnessed in its sycophantic chatbots.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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The focus ring turns smoothly, with pleasing resistance and immediate, lag-free response.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Consonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonant. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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