as in consistence
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream

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Recent Examples of consistency In an era of rising costs due to inflation, this consistency in pricing is a major factor for the family. Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024 Meteorological winter, which always begins Dec. 1 and lasts 91 days, is easier to statistically record with consistency. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024 Regardless of the habitat type or geographical layout, bucks almost always bed with certain consistencies. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024 In brand relationships, as in personal ones, the foundation of emotional connection is trust, and the foundation of trust is consistency. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consistency 

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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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