1
as in symmetric
having the parts agreeably related
the temples and palaces of ancient Greece are among the most consonant buildings in architectural history
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2
as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
his gentle behavior is consonant with his expressed belief in pacifism
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Recent Examples of consonant
That’s not really consonant with a sustainable civilization.
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Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2013
They were consonant with the goals of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), a bipartisan piece of federal legislation supported by both Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner and Democratic stalwart Sen. Ted Kennedy.
—Gary Marvin Davison, Star Tribune, 17 Feb. 2021
The left hand oscillates bare, somber chords, while the right hand interrupts above with the twittering of birdsong, an eerie effect which ultimately resolves with right and left hands together in full consonant harmonies.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2023
These would then subside into subdued textures marked by consonant harmonies.
—Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2022
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Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2013
They were consonant with the goals of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), a bipartisan piece of federal legislation supported by both Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner and Democratic stalwart Sen. Ted Kennedy.
—Gary Marvin Davison, Star Tribune, 17 Feb. 2021
The left hand oscillates bare, somber chords, while the right hand interrupts above with the twittering of birdsong, an eerie effect which ultimately resolves with right and left hands together in full consonant harmonies.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2023
These would then subside into subdued textures marked by consonant harmonies.
—Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonant
Adjective
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Additionally, setting standardized service level objectives (SLOs) and KPIs across cloud and on-prem environments creates consistent performance baselines, helping teams deliver reliable user experiences.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Here are dozens of examples of exceptional double — or triple, or quadruple or sextuple — bills happening in Connecticut this summer that create an evening-long consistent mood.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Find the Symmetry For a living room that skews more traditional in its floor plan, opt for a symmetrical arrangement, like this one in Houston creative Natalie Steen’s formal living room.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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But his fans know that within all the jewel box recreations, symmetrical framing, and pastel details, are films full of pathos.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The charger is compatible with MacBooks, iPhone 16 Series, Samsung, Pixel and other portable devices.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For Nintendo, the DS — a portable two-screen touch compatible device meant to fit in the average chino pocket — arriving at the same time as its newest handheld threat: the Playstation Portable (PSP).—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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So a lot of factors went into the harmonic convergence that coalesced into this critical mass.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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The major-sevenths, by stuffing four notes into the chords, offered greater harmonic options, and Sikes was determined to take advantage of them, encouraging Wayne to incorporate the dissonant notes into her high harmonies.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Want a balanced complexion that’s all glow and none of the grease?—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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That’s balanced against the potential to help society in fields like medicine, and boost productivity across many industries.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The newest model continues to fuse advanced materials with Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to create a timepiece that is durable, precise and elegant.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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And Just Like That… is, for lack of a more elegant term, so goddamn weird this season.—
Emma Bocchi,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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“Consonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonant. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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