as in compatible
not having or showing any apparent conflict
the clothes you wear to work must be consistent with the company's dress code
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Recent Examples of consistent
Seniors would benefit from consistent human presence rather than purely technological substitutes.
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Heather Madden, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The 2026 list showcases properties deeply committed to delivering consistent and reliable world-class experiences.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The most common needs were consistent across the region, with housing and shelter accounting for the largest share (41%), followed by utilities (18%) and mental health support (6%).
—Catherine Rea, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
While the footprint on this ship remains consistent with Wish, most of the spaces on board have been themed differently.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Heather Madden, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The 2026 list showcases properties deeply committed to delivering consistent and reliable world-class experiences.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The most common needs were consistent across the region, with housing and shelter accounting for the largest share (41%), followed by utilities (18%) and mental health support (6%).
—Catherine Rea, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
While the footprint on this ship remains consistent with Wish, most of the spaces on board have been themed differently.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistent
Adjective
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This watch is compatible with both Android and Apple phones.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Wired headphones, chargers, and adapters go here, so you’ll never be stuck rummaging through a tote bag for an EU-compatible plug at the gate again.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That is why Pärt’s music in English, with its many single-syllable words, consonant clusters and diphthongs, sounds one way.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their two consonant names, Lizzy and Lydia, invite comparison and contrast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The two new buildings have cozy rooms and verandas that are open and breezy, but coherent with the larger property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Witnesses said Blanco appeared to not be coherent.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Consistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistent. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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