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Recent Examples of consonant That’s not really consonant with a sustainable civilization. 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 See All Example Sentences for consonant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonant
Adjective
  • Their baserunning ability and aggressiveness will play an important role in making that versatility a consistent reality.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Indeterminate tomatoes are the vining tomato plants that can reach up to 12 feet or higher with their consistent growth.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • The pendant is symmetrical and about 1.5 inches tall and wide, researchers said.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Not every game will be compatible, but hopefully, the exceptions will be few and far between.
    Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Pilates exercises are compatible with functional movement.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Budgerigars are both impressive vocal mimics and also have complex vocalizations called warbles that are a mix of noisy and harmonic calls.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
  • By applying harmonic scaling to energy relationships, this framework integrates these domains seamlessly.
    Eric Solis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • From an evolutionary standpoint, humans like symmetry and balanced proportions.
    Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Julie Butner, president and CEO of Tarrant Area Food Bank, said the organization has been able to maintain balanced supply and distribution through the local food purchase agreement.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Held in the heart of Orlando, this elegant event celebrates resilience and hope, with all proceeds directly supporting vital services for survivors of trauma, violence, and abuse.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The Montecito Outdoor Pillow Cover, in particular, brings in a jolt of color and texture in one elegant design.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Consonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonant. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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