Definition of consistencynext
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 None of it requires much beyond consistency, and the payoff extends well past better hearing in a noisy room. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 In mature markets, consumers evaluate products based on experience, quality, flavor, consistency, brand values, production methods, and trust. Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Some critics suggest that any consistency in NDS designs could be an artifact of the group’s reliance on AI. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026 At-home devices are designed to be lower in intensity than in-office treatments, which makes consistency more important than immediacy. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for consistency

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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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