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as in symmetrical
having the parts agreeably related
the congruous layout of the mansion's formal gardens conveys a sense of both grandeur and intimacy
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
when performing his official duties, the president must be dressed in clothes that are congruous with his high position
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Recent Examples of congruous
Hannah is a sustainability consultant and climate impact manager, which is congruous with an outdoor ethos and the culture around bike guiding.
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Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
On the pool deck, a minimalist railing acts as a congruous border to this backyard retreat.
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Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
24 May 2023
Dripping noses, sneezes, and a stressful mission did not make for congruous relations with Mission Control.
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Ben Evans,
Discover Magazine,
5 Jan. 2023
To speak of the Los Angeles riots, therefore, is to speak of dozens of events involving multiple cities and counties, an overlapping but not always congruous set of memories and perspectives that do not neatly map onto one another.
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New York Times,
28 Apr. 2022
And getting quantum computers to outlearn traditional machines means finding AI problems that boil down to mathematical operations congruous with quantum physics.
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Quanta Magazine,
4 Feb. 2022
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
On the pool deck, a minimalist railing acts as a congruous border to this backyard retreat.
—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
24 May 2023
Dripping noses, sneezes, and a stressful mission did not make for congruous relations with Mission Control.
—
Ben Evans,
Discover Magazine,
5 Jan. 2023
To speak of the Los Angeles riots, therefore, is to speak of dozens of events involving multiple cities and counties, an overlapping but not always congruous set of memories and perspectives that do not neatly map onto one another.
—
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2022
And getting quantum computers to outlearn traditional machines means finding AI problems that boil down to mathematical operations congruous with quantum physics.
—
Quanta Magazine,
4 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruous
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The strapless gown was designed with a cutout beneath the bust line and symmetrical cutouts at the hips augmented by crisscross fabric.
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Old way refers to the original version of voguing, up through the late ’80s, which emphasized clean, symmetrical lines in the body and sharp angles.
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Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others.
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Ficus plants need bright, consistent light, but acclimate them gradually to avoid leaf burn.
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Brazil takes on Japan in an enticing first game of the day, while the Netherlands and Morocco meet in one of the more balanced matchups of the round.
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But rigatoni's firm, chewy texture contrasts with the silky sauce, creating a more balanced bite.
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This 12-jurist body oversees the activities of Iran’s parliament, determining if laws passed are compatible with sharia and can demand that legislation be revised.
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The underlying package also remains compatible with the upcoming PCIe Gen6 specification, allowing future products to adopt faster interfaces without requiring an entirely new storage design.
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Then the other part of it was really kind of finished with Niwel’s beautiful harmonic accompaniment.
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The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.
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But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.
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The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.
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The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
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Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
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Ground beef is a versatile protein that offers lots of options for family-pleasing, satisfying, and delicious dishes.
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Held in the evening, this should be an aesthetically-pleasing way to kick this year’s race off, with a number of teams in contention to win.
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“Congruous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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