as in consistence
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream
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Recent Examples of consistency
Finish one task that’s already underway, and let that demonstrate the kind of consistency others can trust.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Most nail artists use a clear gel with a thick consistency (Chue opts for the Aprés Builder Top Gelcoat) to create these designs, ranging from simple globs to translucent jelly ridges.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
The key is consistency, not complexity.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Hudson was signed as a free agent but will need to bring consistency to beat out younger players like Bryant and Crownover.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Most nail artists use a clear gel with a thick consistency (Chue opts for the Aprés Builder Top Gelcoat) to create these designs, ranging from simple globs to translucent jelly ridges.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
The key is consistency, not complexity.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Hudson was signed as a free agent but will need to bring consistency to beat out younger players like Bryant and Crownover.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consistency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistency
consistence
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The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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