as in accordance
a state of consistency
little apparent congruence between her professed concern for the poor and her own extravagant lifestyle
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Recent Examples of congruence
Notice patterns in your colleagues’ body language to decode their moods and pay attention to congruence between words and gestures.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In congruence with the growing trend of traditional pharmacies leaning into technology, non-traditional companies are also increasingly seeking to disrupt the space.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Driven by a congruence of interests between the military, civilian leaders including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, and a faction of the Buddhist clergy, persecution of the Rohingya has escalated over the past two years.
—Jonah Blank, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2018
Candidates who successfully tap into the zeitgeist and create a sense of cultural congruence with their target voters may find themselves with a significant advantage.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In congruence with the growing trend of traditional pharmacies leaning into technology, non-traditional companies are also increasingly seeking to disrupt the space.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Driven by a congruence of interests between the military, civilian leaders including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, and a faction of the Buddhist clergy, persecution of the Rohingya has escalated over the past two years.
—Jonah Blank, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2018
Candidates who successfully tap into the zeitgeist and create a sense of cultural congruence with their target voters may find themselves with a significant advantage.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruence
Noun
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The letter to Johnson and Grassley, sent in accordance with the War Powers Resolution, affirmed the president's intent to continue operations until the Houthi threat is neutralized, emphasizing his constitutional authority to defend U.S. interests and calling on Congress for continued support.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Built in accordance with Japanese postwar aspirations, the house had two floors and three bedrooms, yet felt cramped and overstuffed.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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His neighborhood was similar to my childhood South Shore neighborhood—homeowners, working class and poor people living among each other in harmony and hijinks.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Runaway June explored harmonies as the members shaped the melody, pointedly emphasizing the trio’s signature.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Congruence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruence. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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