consistency
noun
con·sis·ten·cy
kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē 
plural consistencies
1
a
: agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
The furnishings and decorations in all the rooms reflect a consistency of style.
specifically
: ability to be asserted together without contradiction
b
: harmony of conduct or practice with profession
followed her own advice with consistency
2
: degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles
Boil the juice to the consistency of a thick syrup.
3
a
: firmness of constitution or character : persistency
… the rigid consistency with which he had adhered to its principles …—
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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b
archaic
: condition of adhering together : firmness of material substance
Examples of consistency in a Sentence
His statements on this subject have lacked consistency.
Customers expect consistency in the quality of service they receive.
Practice will ensure greater consistency of performance.
The paints vary in consistency.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Davis Martin returns while Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon look to build consistency after some ups and downs in 2025.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Walking is more accessible and easier to commit to for long-term consistency.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
The consistency of the custard was perfectly smooth, the shell crackly, and flavors for both well-pronounced.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consistency. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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consistency
noun
con·sis·ten·cy
kən-ˈsis-tən-sē
plural consistencies
1
: the degree of thickness, firmness, or stickiness
dough of the right consistency
2
: agreement or harmony between parts or elements
3
: a sticking with one way of thinking or acting
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