consistency
noun
con·sis·ten·cy
kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē 
plural consistencies
1
a
: agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
The furnishings and decorations in all the rooms reflect a consistency of style.
specifically
: ability to be asserted together without contradiction
b
: harmony of conduct or practice with profession
followed her own advice with consistency
2
: degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles
Boil the juice to the consistency of a thick syrup.
3
a
: firmness of constitution or character : persistency
… the rigid consistency with which he had adhered to its principles …—
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
b
archaic
: condition of adhering together : firmness of material substance
Examples of consistency in a Sentence
His statements on this subject have lacked consistency.
Customers expect consistency in the quality of service they receive.
Practice will ensure greater consistency of performance.
The paints vary in consistency.
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Besides, although consistency is a virtue in sports, it can be overrated.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
The offense, however, is unlikely to find that same consistency.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Growth does not always mean doing more, but doing what matters with consistency and intention.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Some companies that had already made costly investments based on existing rules, and that were looking for some consistency among flip-flopping policies, sided with California.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 1 May 2025
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
The offense, however, is unlikely to find that same consistency.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Growth does not always mean doing more, but doing what matters with consistency and intention.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Some companies that had already made costly investments based on existing rules, and that were looking for some consistency among flip-flopping policies, sided with California.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for consistency
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consistency. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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consistency
noun
con·sis·ten·cy
kən-ˈsis-tən-sē
plural consistencies
1
: the degree of thickness, firmness, or stickiness
dough of the right consistency
2
: agreement or harmony between parts or elements
3
: a sticking with one way of thinking or acting
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