How to Use consistent in a Sentence

consistent

adjective
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  • The pain has been consistent.
  • We need to be more consistent in handling this problem.
  • He is a consistent supporter of the museum.
  • Your grades have shown consistent improvement this school year.
  • Customers expect that the quality of service they receive will be consistent.
  • Their descriptions of the accident were consistent.
  • The decision was consistent with the company's policy.
  • I am not consistent about giving vibrancy and other kinds of input to a relationship.  … There are periods when I am the most attentive and thoughtful lover in the world, and periods, too, when I am just unavailable.
    — Toni Cade Bambara, "A Conversation with Claudia Tate",
  • Of the three, Cochran has been the most steady and consistent force this year.
    — Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 13 Jan. 2023
  • And that's just not consistent with due process of law.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The 6-foot-5-inch guard should make the Celtics offense more consistent.
    — Fred Bowen, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022
  • The sturdy plywood frame will hold up to consistent use—just be sure to keep it out of the rain.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The idea is to keep your brand voice, brand image and brand tone consistent.
    — Aviva Sonenreich, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Aim to get seven to eight hours of sleep a night—go to bed and get up at consistent times.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Draw the knife across the stone at a consistent angle, starting with the wide edge and ending at the tip.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But there are few consistent standards for the species name.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The Bears just struggled, for the most part, to play consistent football.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024
  • The Eagles were the most complete and consistent team throughout the year.
    — USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Purdy was consistent as the cliche, a first-in, last-to-leave player at ISU.
    — Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Night skiing is a consistent $19 for all ages and dates.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The Rams need to be more disciplined, more consistent and better in the red zone.
    — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The 2022 third-round pick can get consistent outs with all three pitches.
    — Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Boyd has played eight seasons with the Bengals and is one of the most consistent players to come through the franchise.
    — Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The path my father traced through the rooms was highly consistent.
    — Sage Mehta, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Still, there’s no reason to think this shouldn’t be one of the Ravens’ most consistent and effective groups.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
  • While the scale of these projects has increased, their core themes remain consistent.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024
  • However, the changes in these stocks have been far from consistent.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • One of the most consistent themes: higher-ups turning a blind eye to rampant abuse.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2023
  • Stick to a consistent cleaning routine for a shiny surface.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Some clubs have a set look with distinctive, consistent design elements and that can be a good thing.
    — Brooks Peck, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025

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