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as in symmetric
having the parts agreeably related
the congruous layout of the mansion's formal gardens conveys a sense of both grandeur and intimacy
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
when performing his official duties, the president must be dressed in clothes that are congruous with his high position
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Recent Examples of congruous
Hannah is a sustainability consultant and climate impact manager, which is congruous with an outdoor ethos and the culture around bike guiding.
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
On the pool deck, a minimalist railing acts as a congruous border to this backyard retreat.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 24 May 2023
Dripping noses, sneezes, and a stressful mission did not make for congruous relations with Mission Control.
—Ben Evans, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2023
Studies show that subjects respond more quickly when the word and the image are congruous—that is, if both are pleasant or unpleasant.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2012
Women organize into efficient and congruous guilds.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 16 June 2022
To speak of the Los Angeles riots, therefore, is to speak of dozens of events involving multiple cities and counties, an overlapping but not always congruous set of memories and perspectives that do not neatly map onto one another.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2022
And getting quantum computers to outlearn traditional machines means finding AI problems that boil down to mathematical operations congruous with quantum physics.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Feb. 2022
These capabilities may have served those departments well in the moment, but not in a congruous way with other parts of the organization.
—Omri Kohl, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021
Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
On the pool deck, a minimalist railing acts as a congruous border to this backyard retreat.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 24 May 2023
Dripping noses, sneezes, and a stressful mission did not make for congruous relations with Mission Control.
—Ben Evans, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2023
Studies show that subjects respond more quickly when the word and the image are congruous—that is, if both are pleasant or unpleasant.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2012
Women organize into efficient and congruous guilds.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 16 June 2022
To speak of the Los Angeles riots, therefore, is to speak of dozens of events involving multiple cities and counties, an overlapping but not always congruous set of memories and perspectives that do not neatly map onto one another.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2022
And getting quantum computers to outlearn traditional machines means finding AI problems that boil down to mathematical operations congruous with quantum physics.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Feb. 2022
These capabilities may have served those departments well in the moment, but not in a congruous way with other parts of the organization.
—Omri Kohl, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruous
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Her lawyers argued that O’Keefe’s injuries, including two black eyes, skull fractures, cuts on his face and on the back of his hands and claw-like wounds on his right arm, were not consistent with being struck by a car.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Build your brand, provide value, and stay consistent.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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To give your yard a more modern feel, the landscape expert recommends a more layered look that includes multiple shrubs and trees, creating a forest-like feel—veering away from a symmetrical look that can feel both high maintenance and uninviting.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The pendant is symmetrical and about 1.5 inches tall and wide, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Not every game will be compatible, but hopefully, the exceptions will be few and far between.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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Pilates exercises are compatible with functional movement.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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From an evolutionary standpoint, humans like symmetry and balanced proportions.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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DeMar DeRozan led a balanced effort with 22 points for the Kings (35-35), who were missing Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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China remains a far cry from having the sort of labor unions and collective bargaining that are taken for granted elsewhere, but, as Steinfeld correctly argues, Chinese labor practices are moving away from their revolutionary roots and are increasingly consonant with Western standards.—
Simon Tay,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2010
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Where the republic’s hypocrisy fed its fatal weakness, corruption, the Taliban’s unabashed brutality was consonant with the movement’s strength, its unity.—
Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
22 May 2024
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Best of all was the song on which two bandmates faced each other for a long harmonic guitar duel that spiraled up, up, and away.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Engineers determined the most likely cause of the propellant leak was a harmonic response several times stronger than predicted, suggesting the vibrations during the ship's climb into space were in resonance with the vehicle's natural frequency.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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To Chanel, Naomi Campbell donned an elegant lilac ensemble by the house.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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Amazon Essentials Pleated-Shoulder Crewneck Sweater This crewneck sweater gets an elegant update with pleated details at the shoulders.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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This clearly shows the need of the hour—a strategy where systems come together and work in a harmonious fashion to benefit the enterprise, serve its corporate needs and align with business priorities.—
Prashanth Bhushan,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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From modern retreats in Cabo San Lucas to artful Chicago apartments to luxe private planes, the designer enhances each space with a harmonious mix of vintage and modern furnishings, bespoke pieces, and one-of-a-kind details.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Congruous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruous. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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