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Recent Examples of consonant That’s not really consonant with a sustainable civilization. Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2013 They were consonant with the goals of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), a bipartisan piece of federal legislation supported by both Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner and Democratic stalwart Sen. Ted Kennedy. Gary Marvin Davison, Star Tribune, 17 Feb. 2021 The left hand oscillates bare, somber chords, while the right hand interrupts above with the twittering of birdsong, an eerie effect which ultimately resolves with right and left hands together in full consonant harmonies. Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2023 These would then subside into subdued textures marked by consonant harmonies. Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2022 See all Example Sentences for consonant 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonant
Adjective
  • Sysco's effective tax rate for the quarter was 23.8%, consistent with the previous year, influenced by state income taxes and foreign income tax benefits.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Be consistent: Stick with your new habit, like a scheduled event on your calendar (which can be a cue!) or a hard rule.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The capital city's mélange of modern and medieval architecture, stunning symmetrical gardens, and vibrant café terraces add to its romantic allure — and that's all part of what makes Paris a city designed for strolling.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The two arms sit nicely on the wheels, creating a symmetrical design, and everything is made from polished or simple black aluminum.
    Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In 2019, General Jim Mattis, who was then Trump's defense secretary, argued that transgender troops should not be able to serve for the same reason someone with asthma or heel spurs couldn't: because their need for ongoing medical care was not compatible with military readiness.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Other adaptive third-party controllers exist but aren't compatible with all systems.
    Grant Stoner, WIRED, 30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Shortly after that, a harmonic convergence took place.
    Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art is, in these darkest days of midwinter, one of the city’s spiritual hot spots, thanks to the harmonic convergence of two outstanding and very different exhibitions, both closing soon.
    Holland Cotter, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Experts recommend a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, with a focus on getting enough fiber.
    Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
  • However, experts said more research on fiber and gut bacteria is needed, and recommended eating a balanced diet of whole foods to support gut health.
    Simon Spichak, Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Interior Designers Storie Collective Functional and elegant, this spacious family kitchen by Storie Collective features a large island and gorgeous stone aplenty.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
  • This sheer fragrance is the perfume equivalent of a crisp white button-down—refined, elegant, and understated (and works well both on its own or layered).
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Consonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonant. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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