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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—Tyler Small, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Step 1: Make A Paste Create a paste the consistency of toothpaste using equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
The brand integrates writing culture and philosophy into every product category, from leather goods to timepieces and smart wearables, achieving cross-category consistency and timeless continuity of its classic designs.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The lie from Lord John Grey, the person that's been the consistency in his life, is probably the worst thing about all of it.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Tyler Small, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Step 1: Make A Paste Create a paste the consistency of toothpaste using equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
The brand integrates writing culture and philosophy into every product category, from leather goods to timepieces and smart wearables, achieving cross-category consistency and timeless continuity of its classic designs.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The lie from Lord John Grey, the person that's been the consistency in his life, is probably the worst thing about all of it.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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 22 Dec. 2024.
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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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